When Is Thanksgiving 2026? Date and Planning Calendar
U.S. Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26, 2026. It falls on the fourth Thursday of November. Canadian Thanksgiving is Monday, October 12, 2026. The planning sheets on this page are for the U.S. date.
Choose a simple November calendar or a week planner covering November 23–29. Each has a free PDF and matching preview, designed for US Letter paper (8.5 × 11 inches).
About Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the fourth Thursday in November. Many people mark it by sharing a meal with family or friends and expressing gratitude. The calendar and week planner below give those gatherings, visits and preparation dates a place alongside your other commitments.
Holiday background: Library of Congress (opens in a new tab).
Choose Your Thanksgiving Calendar or Planner
Choose the monthly overview or the dated week planner. Both mark Thanksgiving on November 26.
| Design | Orientation | Week arrangement | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving November calendar | Landscape | Sunday start | US Letter |
| Thanksgiving week planner | Landscape | Monday–Sunday | US Letter |
Thanksgiving November calendar
Landscape · Sunday start
A centered serif heading and open Sunday-start grid keep this calendar focused on the monthly view. Thanksgiving on November 26 is the only labeled holiday. Choose it when that date needs to be visible among personal November commitments without the additional labels of the broader U.S. holiday calendar.
US Letter PDF
Thanksgiving week planner
Landscape · Monday start
Seven dated rows cover Monday, November 23 through Sunday, November 29. Thanksgiving Thursday is lightly filled and labeled, and a separate preparations area provides three reminder lines. The design is a weekly writing sheet rather than a miniature month calendar, with room for short actions and appointment details.
US Letter PDFPlan the Dates Around Thanksgiving Week
Thanksgiving Day in the United States is Thursday, November 26, 2026. It is the fourth Thursday of November. The month view marks the date among your November appointments; the weekly sheet gives the surrounding days more writing space.
- November 23–25: Monday through Wednesday, with separate rows for dated preparations or appointments.
- November 26: Thanksgiving Thursday, lightly shaded and labeled.
- November 27–29: Friday through Sunday, useful for return travel or follow-up plans.
- Preparations area: three lines for reminders that still need a date.
The Friday after Thanksgiving is not a federal holiday. Add confirmed school closures, employer arrangements and personal time off yourself. A printed holiday date does not establish the schedule of every organisation.
Use the monthly calendar for the wider timing and the weekly planner for short dated tasks. Keep a departure or arrival time in its daily row; longer menus, recipes and shopping lists are better kept separately.
For illustrated turkey, rustic harvest and botanical designs, use the November 2026 Thanksgiving calendar collection. This date-focused article keeps the simple monthly calendar and November 23–29 planner together. Both are one-page US Letter landscape PDFs at 11 × 8.5 inches.
Date references: U.S. Office of Personnel Management holiday schedule (opens in a new tab), Canadian Thanksgiving date (opens in a new tab), Fourth-Thursday holiday rule (opens in a new tab). Personal and local schedules should be checked with the relevant organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the U.S. Thanksgiving date change each year?
The holiday is set by weekday rather than a fixed day of the month: it is the fourth Thursday in November. The calendar date therefore varies from year to year. In 2026, that Thursday is November 26.
Are there Thanksgiving themed calendars with space to write?
Yes. The separate Thanksgiving calendar collection has rustic harvest, rounded-box, turkey and botanical designs. Each has a clear date grid and Thanksgiving marked on November 26.
What day is Thanksgiving 2026 in the United States?
U.S. Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026. The monthly calendar and Thanksgiving-week planner on this page both identify that date.
Is Canadian Thanksgiving on the same date?
No. Canadian Thanksgiving is Monday, October 12 in 2026. These planning sheets focus on the U.S. November holiday, and the country is identified in the article.
Which dates does the Thanksgiving-week planner cover?
It covers November 23–29, 2026, beginning on Monday and ending on Sunday. Thursday, November 26 is labeled, and each day has its own writing row.
Does the November calendar also label Veterans Day?
This focused calendar marks Thanksgiving only. The separate November U.S. holiday calendar includes both federal holidays and is linked with the related resources.
Is November 27 marked as another federal holiday?
No. The Friday after Thanksgiving is not labeled as a federal holiday. Add any employer, school, or personal closure that applies to your own plans.
Can I use the weekly sheet for preparation tasks?
Yes. Put dated tasks in their daily rows and undated items in the preparations area. Keep long lists and detailed instructions separate so the week remains easy to scan.
