When Is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026 — always the fourth Thursday in November. It's traditionally a day for family gatherings centered around a shared meal, most commonly turkey, and a time set aside for gratitude, with roots tracing back to a 1621 harvest celebration in Plymouth Colony.
Getting Ready to Host
Whether you're hosting for the first time or the twentieth, cookware, serving dishes, and table linens tend to sell out closer to the date, so it's worth shopping a couple of weeks ahead. We've gathered popular hosting essentials below.