Thanksgiving Day 2027
Thanksgiving 2027 falls on Thursday, November 25 — the fourth Thursday of the month.
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Date: November 25, 2027 (Thursday)
What is Thanksgiving Day?
Thanksgiving is a day of gratitude rooted in the harvest feasts of early colonial America, most famously the 1621 meal shared by Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag people. It became a fixed national holiday in 1941, set to the fourth Thursday of November.
Modern Thanksgiving centers on a large meal — roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie — shared with family and friends. It is the busiest travel period of the American year, as tens of millions of people journey home for the long weekend.
The day also kicks off the holiday shopping season: Black Friday follows immediately, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has marched through New York since 1924. Presidents traditionally "pardon" a turkey in a lighthearted White House ceremony.
Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving 2027?
Thursday, November 25, 2027 — always the fourth Thursday in November.
Is Thanksgiving a federal holiday?
Yes, one of the eleven US federal holidays.
What is Black Friday?
The Friday after Thanksgiving, traditionally the start of the Christmas shopping season and famous for deep retail discounts.