Thanksgiving Day 2026 and 2027
Thanksgiving Day 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Also known as Thanksgiving.
Verified Nov 7, 2026 Source: Office of Personnel Management
Dates
All federal holidays| Year | Legal date | Observed date | Day | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 26, 2026 | November 26, 2026 | Thursday | No |
| 2027 | November 25, 2027 | November 25, 2027 | Thursday | No |
Rule: Fourth Thursday of November. A Saturday date is observed the Friday before; a Sunday date the Monday after.
About Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving has been fixed by law on the fourth Thursday of November since 1941. The Friday after is not a federal holiday, but most school districts and many employers close that day too.
Are schools closed on Thanksgiving Day 2026?
All calendarsOn November 26, 2026, 28 of the 28 districts we track are closed. “No closure listed” means the district’s official calendar shows no closure for that day; check the district page before planning around it.
| District | State | Nov 26, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Aldine ISD | Texas | Closed Thanksgiving break |
| Anne Arundel County | Maryland | Closed Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Atlanta | Georgia | Closed Thanksgiving Break |
| Austin ISD | Texas | Closed Fall break |
| Baltimore City | Maryland | Closed Thanksgiving Break |
| Baltimore County | Maryland | Closed Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Broward County | Florida | Closed Thanksgiving break |
| Buffalo | New York | Closed Thanksgiving recess |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg | North Carolina | Closed Thanksgiving Break |
| Chicago | Illinois | Closed Thanksgiving |
| Cleveland | Ohio | Closed Thanksgiving Break |
| Dallas ISD | Texas | Closed Thanksgiving Break |
| DeKalb County | Georgia | Closed Thanksgiving Break |
| Detroit | Michigan | Closed Thanksgiving break |
| Fort Worth ISD | Texas | Closed Thanksgiving Break |
| Fulton County | Georgia | Closed Thanksgiving Holidays |
| Gwinnett County | Georgia | Closed Thanksgiving Break |
| Houston ISD | Texas | Closed Thanksgiving Recess |
| Howard County | Maryland | Closed Thanksgiving |
| Los Angeles Unified | California | Closed Thanksgiving |
| Metro Nashville | Tennessee | Closed Thanksgiving holiday |
| Miami-Dade County | Florida | Closed Thanksgiving Recess |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | Closed Thanksgiving Break |
| Montgomery County | Maryland | Closed Thanksgiving Holiday |
| New York City | New York | Closed Thanksgiving Recess |
| Palm Beach County | Florida | Closed Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Closed Thanksgiving recess |
| San Diego Unified | California | Closed Thanksgiving break |
What closes on Thanksgiving Day
- Federal offices and courts close on the observed date.
- The Postal Service suspends regular mail delivery and closes retail counters.
- Banks generally follow the Federal Reserve and close.
- Schools follow their district calendar, which can differ from the federal schedule.
- Private employers are not required to close or give the day off.
Read also: Thanksgiving break 2026: school closures district by district.
Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving Day 2026?
Thanksgiving Day 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The rule is: fourth Thursday of November.
When is Thanksgiving Day 2027?
Thanksgiving Day 2027 is on Thursday, November 25, 2027. The rule is: fourth Thursday of November.
Is Thanksgiving Day a federal holiday?
Yes. It is one of the eleven federal holidays set by 5 U.S.C. 6103. The rule is: fourth Thursday of November. When the date falls on a Saturday the holiday is observed the Friday before, and on a Sunday the Monday after.
Are schools closed on Thanksgiving Day?
It depends on the district: each one sets its own calendar. On November 26, 2026, 28 of the 28 districts we track are closed. The table on this page shows the status of every district, with a link to its verified calendar.
Are banks closed on Thanksgiving Day?
Most banks and credit unions follow the Federal Reserve schedule and close on the observed date. Transfers and payroll credits scheduled for that day usually move to the next business day.