How Many Days Until Thanksgiving?
Live countdown to the fourth Thursday of November
Until Thanksgiving
There are 89 days until Thanksgiving.
Event details last verified August 29, 2026
Counting down to Thanksgiving, celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November. Because the rule is a weekday rather than a fixed date, Thanksgiving moves each year — the timer above always tracks the next one automatically, down to the second.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November — the live counter at the top of this page shows exactly how many days, hours, and minutes remain right now. Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26.
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26 — the fourth Thursday of the month. In 2027 it falls on November 25, and in 2028 on November 23.
Why does the Thanksgiving date change every year?
Since 1941, US federal law has fixed Thanksgiving to the fourth Thursday of November rather than a calendar date. Depending on which weekday November 1 lands on, that Thursday can be anywhere from November 22 to November 28.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is always the day after Thanksgiving — in 2026 that is Friday, November 27. We have a separate live Black Friday countdown if the sales are what you are waiting for.
Is Canadian Thanksgiving on the same day?
No — Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October, more than a month earlier. This countdown tracks the US holiday.
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