Thanksgiving Dates 2027-2036
Thanksgiving is anchored to the fourth Thursday of November rather than a fixed calendar date, so the day shifts by up to a week each year. The Friday after is the other date families build plans around.
The table below lists Thanksgiving Day and the day after for every year from 2027 to 2036, so you can plan Thanksgiving travel well in advance without re-checking a calendar each year.
Last updated: · Next review: June 2027
Dates vary by district. Use the statewide windows below for planning, then confirm with your local school district calendar before booking travel.
Thanksgiving dates by year
Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday of November) and the day after for the next ten years. Dates do not vary by region.
| Year | Thanksgiving Day | Day after Thanksgiving |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | November 25, 2027 | November 26, 2027 |
| 2028 | November 23, 2028 | November 24, 2028 |
| 2029 | November 22, 2029 | November 23, 2029 |
| 2030 | November 28, 2030 | November 29, 2030 |
| 2031 | November 27, 2031 | November 28, 2031 |
| 2032 | November 25, 2032 | November 26, 2032 |
| 2033 | November 24, 2033 | November 25, 2033 |
| 2034 | November 23, 2034 | November 24, 2034 |
| 2035 | November 22, 2035 | November 23, 2035 |
| 2036 | November 27, 2036 | November 28, 2036 |
Thanksgiving dates: quick answers
When is Thanksgiving in 2027?
Thanksgiving Day 2027 is Thursday, November 25, with the day after falling on Friday, November 26.
When is Thanksgiving in 2028?
Thanksgiving Day 2028 is Thursday, November 23, with the day after falling on Friday, November 24.
Why does the date of Thanksgiving change?
Thanksgiving is fixed to the fourth Thursday of November, not a calendar date, so it moves by up to a week each year. The table lists the exact day for 2027 through 2036.
Is the day after Thanksgiving a holiday?
The Friday after Thanksgiving is not a federal holiday, but many schools and offices close for it as part of a longer break. The table shows both dates side by side.
Keep planning
Related guides:
- US Thanksgiving Break 2026 & 2027: Dates by State
Full-week break windows by state.
- US Winter Break 2026 & 2027: Dates by State
The next break, one month after Thanksgiving.
- Easter and Good Friday Dates 2027-2036
The other movable holiday, dated year by year.