How Many Days Till Thanksgiving?

When is Thanksgiving 2026?

Thanksgiving in the United States falls on the 4th Thursday of November every year. In 2026, Thanksgiving is on Thursday, November 26. It's one of the most travelled holidays of the year — a time for family gatherings, turkey dinners, and giving thanks.

Whether you're planning your menu, booking travel, or just counting down the days, our live countdown updates every second so you're always prepared.

Quick Facts

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many days till Thanksgiving? ▾

  Thanksgiving falls on the 4th Thursday of November every year. Use the live countdown above for the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds remaining until Thanksgiving 2026.

• When is Thanksgiving 2026? ▾

  Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026 — the 4th Thursday of November.

• What day is Thanksgiving always on? ▾

  In the United States, Thanksgiving is always celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November. The date changes each year but the day of the week is always Thursday.

• Why is Thanksgiving on the 4th Thursday of November? ▾

  In 1941, the US Congress officially fixed Thanksgiving to the 4th Thursday of November. Before that, presidents set the date each year — Abraham Lincoln declared it the last Thursday of November in 1863.

• Is Thanksgiving the same date every year? ▾

  No, the date changes each year because it is tied to the 4th Thursday of November rather than a fixed calendar date. In 2026 it falls on November 26.

• How do I count the days till Thanksgiving? ▾

  Simply use our live Thanksgiving countdown at the top of this page. It automatically calculates the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining based on today's date.