This year's Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26 in the United States. It is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the fourth Thursday of November, with the common Thanksgiving weekend continuing through Sunday, November 29.
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Thanksgiving Day 2026 Date and Calendar Details
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving Day 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026 — the fourth Thursday of November, set by U.S. law (5 U.S.C. § 6103).
Date
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Day of week
Thursday
Month
November
Calendar rule
Fourth Thursday in November
Calendar note
The holiday appears in the final full week of November 2026.
Month view: the highlighted square marks the U.S. Thanksgiving date inside the final full week of November 2026.
The federal designation places Thursday, November 26 on the official U.S. holiday schedule for federal employees. It establishes the federal closure date, but it does not create identical hours across banks, schools, private employers, or every local service.
Federal offices
Generally closed
Non-essential federal offices usually close for Thanksgiving Day.
USPS mail
Regular service affected
USPS holiday schedules affect regular mail service on that Thursday.
Banks
Many close
Many banks follow Federal Reserve-related schedules for the Thursday observance.
Schools and employers
Schedules vary
Schools, public offices, and private employers often close, but local policies can vary.
Schedule note: start with the federal date, then confirm the specific office, branch, school, or employer before making an appointment or planning a time-sensitive payment, mailing, or visit.
Thanksgiving Weekend 2026
Thanksgiving weekend 2026 commonly runs from Thursday, November 26 through Sunday, November 29. The Friday after Thanksgiving is Black Friday in 2026, but it should not be treated as the same type of federal holiday as Thursday.
Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving Day
This is the main day people check for closures and date planning.
Friday, November 27
Day after Thanksgiving
This is Black Friday in 2026. It is not the same type of official holiday, but many offices, schools, or employers may use modified schedules.
Saturday, November 28
Weekend continues
Saturday keeps the four-day weekend connected for family plans and travel-buffer planning.
Sunday, November 29
Weekend ends
Sunday is the final day of the common four-day range.
Planning note: use this range for family plans, travel buffers, school calendars, and appointment planning. Local events, football schedules, store hours, and travel details should be checked with the relevant organizer or provider.
Add This Year's Thanksgiving to Your Calendar
Download a single-date ICS file for the November 26 observance. The file marks the holiday as an all-day event for apps that support ICS files.
File label
November 26 ICS file
Date included
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Event scope
Single U.S. holiday event
Supported apps
Google, Apple, Outlook, and ICS apps
File note: this download includes only the November 26 observance. Use the full U.S. holiday page if you need all 2026 U.S. holidays together.
U.S. Thanksgiving follows the fourth-Thursday-in-November rule. That means the holiday always falls on a Thursday, but the numbered date can move from year to year.
Year
Thanksgiving Day date
Common weekend range
2026
Thursday, November 26, 2026
November 26-29, 2026
2027
Thursday, November 25, 2027
November 25-28, 2027
2028
Thursday, November 23, 2028
November 23-26, 2028
Date rule: under the current U.S. rule, Thanksgiving can fall between November 22 and November 28.
Thanksgiving 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thanksgiving 2026 a federal holiday?
Yes. Thanksgiving 2026 is a U.S. federal holiday. Non-essential federal offices close, while bank, mail, and private-business schedules should be checked separately.
Is the day after Thanksgiving 2026 a federal holiday?
No. Friday, November 27, 2026 is not a U.S. federal holiday, though many schools, offices, and employers may use adjusted schedules.
Are banks closed on Thanksgiving?
Not all banks follow identical hours. Many branches close or reduce service on Thanksgiving Day, so check your bank's branch locator or holiday schedule before visiting.
Is there mail on Thanksgiving?
Regular USPS mail delivery and Post Office retail service are affected on Thanksgiving Day. Check USPS notices for service-specific or premium-delivery exceptions.
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In the United States, Thanksgiving is a national day of gratitude, family gathering, and reflection. The date is different in Canada: Canadian Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Monday, October 12.
Supports the U.S. fourth-Thursday rule and general Thanksgiving background.
Update note: the date is based on the official 2026 schedule and the fourth-Thursday-in-November rule. Local service hours should still be checked with the relevant office, school, branch, or employer.
