Last updated: June 2026
How Many Days Until Thanksgiving 2026?
The countdown above shows exactly how many days, hours, minutes, and seconds remain until Thanksgiving 2026. The date auto-calculates every year — always the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.
When Is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026 — the fourth Thursday of November.
About Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It originated as a harvest festival and is traditionally marked by a large family meal featuring turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Canada also celebrates Thanksgiving, but on the second Monday of October. The US Thanksgiving is closely followed by Black Friday, which marks the start of the holiday shopping season.
Date
4th Thursday of November (US)
Type
Floating date — changes yearly
Known For
Turkey dinner, family gatherings, gratitude
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Thanksgiving 2026?
The live countdown above shows the exact number of days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until Thanksgiving 2026. It updates every second in real time.
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November in the US. In 2026, Thanksgiving is November 26, 2026.
Does this countdown update automatically each year?
Yes. The countdown automatically calculates the next upcoming Thanksgiving, so the page is always accurate without any manual updates needed.
What time zone does the countdown use?
The countdown uses your device's local time zone and counts down to midnight (00:00) on Thanksgiving wherever you are.
Can I share this countdown?
Yes — tap the Copy Link button to copy a shareable URL. Anyone who opens it will see the same live countdown running in their browser.
Is Thanksgiving always the same date?
No. US Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday of November, so the date shifts each year between November 22nd and November 28th. This countdown auto-calculates the correct date every year.
What is Canadian Thanksgiving?
Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October. This countdown targets US Thanksgiving — the fourth Thursday of November.