How many days until Thanksgiving?
How many days until Thanksgiving? The countdown runs to the second until Thanksgiving Day at midnight, by your device’s clock. Afterwards it moves on to next year’s date automatically.
Source: 5 U.S.C. § 6103 – Holidays (“Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November”). Updated: .
How it is calculated
When is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving Day is a US federal holiday on the fourth Thursday in November (5 U.S.C. § 6103), so the date changes every year between November 22 and 28.
| Year | Thanksgiving Day |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, November 26 |
| 2027 | Thursday, November 25 |
| 2028 | Thursday, November 23 |
How the countdown works
The target is the start of Thanksgiving Day, 12:00 a.m. local time, recalculated every second. Clocks fall back on the first Sunday in November, before Thanksgiving, so from late October the countdown includes one extra hour compared with a plain day count.
Example: On October 1, 2026 there are 56 days until Thanksgiving – exactly 8 weeks.
To count down to dinner time, enter the date and time above. Other dates: the countdown to any date.
Limits
The countdown uses your device clock; the exact time page shows whether it is off. Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on a different date, which this page does not cover.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Thanksgiving?
The exact number is in the countdown above. On October 1, 2026, for example, there are 56 days left until Thanksgiving on November 26.
What date is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thursday, November 26, 2026 – the fourth Thursday in November. In 2027 it is November 25 and in 2028 November 23.
Why does Thanksgiving fall on a different date every year?
Federal law sets it as the fourth Thursday in November, not a fixed date, so it moves between November 22 and 28.
Can I count down to Thanksgiving dinner?
Yes. Enter the Thanksgiving date and the dinner time above, and the countdown runs to that moment.
Sources and legal basis
- 5 U.S.C. § 6103 – Holidays (“Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November”)
- IANA Time Zone Database (local time and daylight saving time in your browser)
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