When is Thanksgiving Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Thanksgiving Day 2026 is on Thu 26 Nov 2026.
- 2027Thanksgiving Day 2027 is on Thu 25 Nov 2027.
On the fourth Thursday in November. Because it is a Thursday, the Friday after is the classic day to book off. It is a federal holiday.
Thanksgiving Day on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
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Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around Thanksgiving Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Thanksgiving DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesThu 26 Nov – Sun 29 Nov 2026Book offFri 27 Nov 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Thanksgiving DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesThu 25 Nov – Sun 28 Nov 2027Book offFri 26 Nov 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Thanksgiving Day a public holiday in United States?
Yes. Thanksgiving Day is a federal holiday.
What day is Thanksgiving Day 2026?
Thanksgiving Day 2026 is on Thu 26 Nov 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Thanksgiving Day 2026?
Book off Fri 27 Nov (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Thu 26 Nov – Sun 29 Nov 2026.
What day is Thanksgiving Day 2027?
Thanksgiving Day 2027 is on Thu 25 Nov 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Thanksgiving Day 2027?
Book off Fri 26 Nov (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Thu 25 Nov – Sun 28 Nov 2027.
Other US holidays
New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayPresidents DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayChristmas Day
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