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Thanksgiving in the United States
The fourth Thursday of November: a turkey dinner with family, football, the Macy's parade and a moment of thanks.
When is Thanksgiving in the United States in 2026?
Thanksgiving in the United States 2026 is on Thursday, 26 November 2026. Other years: 2027, Thursday, 25 November 2027; 2028, Thursday, 23 November 2028.
About Thanksgiving in the United States
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November. Its popular roots are in the 1621 harvest feast shared by the Pilgrims of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people, and in days of thanksgiving held through colonial America. President Lincoln proclaimed it a national holiday in 1863. Families gather for a large meal of roast turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, corn and pumpkin pie, and many take a moment to say what they are thankful for. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, American football games, and the presidential pardon of a turkey are part of the day. Many Native Americans observe the day as a National Day of Mourning, and the history is discussed more fully than in the past.
Thanksgiving in the United States dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Thanksgiving in the United States date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, 26 November 2026 |
| 2027 | Thursday, 25 November 2027 |
| 2028 | Thursday, 23 November 2028 |
What is eaten
- roast turkey
- stuffing
- cranberry sauce
- sweet potato
- pumpkin pie
Also part of it, and being written: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (The New York parade.), Pumpkin pie (The traditional dessert.), Plymouth Colony (The settlers of the 1621 feast.), National Day of Mourning (The Native American protest and remembrance.).
Written by the EveryParampara desk with AI assistance. Background: "Thanksgiving (United States)" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.