Thanksgiving countdown

How many days until Thanksgiving?

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Turkey day

… days until Thanksgiving

US Thanksgiving is on …. The countdown runs to midnight in your time zone.

When is Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving in the United States is on the fourth Thursday of November, so it always falls between November 22 and 28. Congress fixed that date in 1941. Canadian Thanksgiving is different: it's on the second Monday of October.

Thanksgiving dinner timeline

2 weeks out: confirm your guest list and order a fresh turkey if you want one.
Thawing a frozen turkey: in the fridge, allow about 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds. A 20-pound bird needs 4 to 5 days.
2 days out: make pies, cranberry sauce and anything else that keeps.
The morning: the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade starts in New York, and NFL games run through the afternoon and evening.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is Thanksgiving?

US Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of November. The date for this year and the next few years is shown above.

Why is Thanksgiving on a Thursday?

Presidents traditionally proclaimed a Thursday for the holiday, and in 1941 Congress made the fourth Thursday of November the official date.

Is the day after Thanksgiving a holiday?

It is not a federal holiday, but many employers and schools give the Friday off. It is also Black Friday, the start of the holiday shopping season.