Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 27, 2026
What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving, called "l'Action de grâce" in Canada, is a harvest feast celebrated in North America and in other regions of the world. First held in 1621, it is a very important holiday for Americans.
Date of Thanksgiving in 2026 and every year
The date of Thanksgiving in the United States is set as the fourth Thursday of November each year. Here are the Thanksgiving dates for 2025 and the following years: 2026: November 27 2026: November 26 2027: November 25 2028: November 23
History and origin of Thanksgiving
Originally, Thanksgiving was a religious feast to thank God for the harvest. Now celebrated as a secular holiday, its dates differ by country: the second Monday of October in Canada, the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.
In the United States, tradition calls for eating turkey on Thanksgiving, with pumpkin pie for dessert.
See also
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Similar events
- Christmas
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