Calendar date
When is Thanksgiving 2021?
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Thursday · US week 48 · ISO week 2021-W47
This date has passed for 2021
November 2021 holidays →Thursday, November 26, 2026 (observed)
Next 10 Thanksgiving dates
Day of the week and countdown for each year — computed from the holiday rule in our database.
| Year | Date | Day | Days to go |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | November 25, 2021 | Thursday | Passed |
| 2022 | November 24, 2022 | Thursday | Passed |
| 2023 | November 23, 2023 | Thursday | Passed |
| 2024 | November 28, 2024 | Thursday | Passed |
| 2025 | November 27, 2025 | Thursday | Passed |
| 2026 | November 26, 2026 | Thursday | 106 |
| 2027 | November 25, 2027 | Thursday | 470 |
| 2028 | November 23, 2028 | Thursday | 834 |
| 2029 | November 22, 2029 | Thursday | 1198 |
| 2030 | November 28, 2030 | Thursday | 1569 |
What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a US federal holiday. Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November—a fixed rule since 1941 federal law.
Americans use this date for planning time off, travel, school events, and retail promotions. Mark it on your 2021 calendar early so team schedules and family plans stay aligned with public closures and local observances.
When is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November—a fixed rule since 1941 federal law. The countdown and next-ten-years table above lists exact weekdays for 2021 and future years, including how many days remain until the next occurrence.
Floating holidays shift on the calendar; fixed dates like July 4 or December 25 stay on the same month and day every year. If the date falls on a weekend, federal observance may move to an adjacent weekday—confirm with your employer for time-off policies.
History and background
Colonial harvest feasts and national proclamations, including Lincoln's 1863 call during the Civil War, shaped the modern holiday. Roosevelt briefly moved the date in 1939 before Congress fixed the fourth Thursday.
Understanding the history helps explain why schools, media, and local governments schedule related events around the same season each year.
How people observe Thanksgiving
Family meals, turkey dinners, parades such as Macy's in New York, football games, and travel across the country.
Neighborhoods and workplaces vary: some close entirely on federal holidays, while cultural observances may continue with normal business hours. Check local listings for parades, sales, or volunteer opportunities tied to this date.
Calendar planning tip
Book travel early for the fourth Thursday in November 2021. Many employers also give Friday off unofficially.
Add Thanksgiving to any printable month or year grid in our editor—the same holiday engine powers this page and your customized PDF. Browse 2021 holidays, open the monthly calendars hub, or print a 2021 yearly calendar with one-click holiday markers.
Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving in 2021?
Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November. See the date table above for 2021.
Is Thanksgiving a federal holiday?
Yes. The fourth Thursday in November closes federal offices, banks, and post offices.
What is the day after Thanksgiving called?
Retailers call it Black Friday; it is not a federal holiday though many workers take the day off.