Thanksgiving 2027: Thursday, November 25
Thanksgiving Day 2027 falls on Thursday, November 25, 2027 — the fourth Thursday of November. Black Friday follows on November 26 and Cyber Monday on November 29.
Thanksgiving Day Dates, 2026–2035
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 26, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | November 25, 2027 | Thursday |
| 2028 | November 23, 2028 | Thursday |
| 2029 | November 22, 2029 | Thursday |
| 2030 | November 28, 2030 | Thursday |
| 2031 | November 27, 2031 | Thursday |
| 2032 | November 25, 2032 | Thursday |
| 2033 | November 24, 2033 | Thursday |
| 2034 | November 23, 2034 | Thursday |
| 2035 | November 22, 2035 | Thursday |
How the long weekend works in 2027
Thanksgiving is always a Thursday, so the length of the break depends on Friday:
| Days you take off | Total break | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| None | 4 days | Thu Nov 25 – Sun Nov 28 |
| Fri Nov 26 | 5 days | Thu Nov 25 – Mon Nov 29 |
| Mon–Wed Nov 22–24 | 9 days | Sat Nov 20 – Sun Nov 28 |
| Mon–Wed Nov 22–24 + Fri Nov 26 | 10 days | Sat Nov 20 – Mon Nov 29 |
How 2027 compares to 2026
Thanksgiving 2026 falls on November 26 and Thanksgiving 2027 on November 25 — one day apart, which is common because the holiday steps back a day in most years and leaps forward in leap years. The practical difference: 2027 gives one more day between Thanksgiving and Christmas than a Nov 26 Thanksgiving does, and Black Friday lands on November 26, the second-latest possible Black Friday.
What is closed
- Federal, state and local offices — closed
- USPS — no regular mail delivery
- Banks — closed; the Federal Reserve is closed
- NYSE and Nasdaq — closed Thursday November 25, with an early close on Friday November 26
- Schools — most districts close Thursday and Friday
Planning ahead
Wednesday November 24 is typically the heaviest travel day and Sunday November 28 the busiest return. Because the holiday sits at the end of November rather than mid-month, the shipping and holiday-baking calendars compress — worth checking carrier cut-offs before the last week of the month.
Frequently asked questions
What date is Thanksgiving 2027?
Thursday, November 25, 2027.
What day of the week is Thanksgiving 2027?
Thursday — Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday of November.
When is Black Friday 2027?
Friday, November 26, 2027.
When is Cyber Monday 2027?
Monday, November 29, 2027.
Is Thanksgiving 2027 earlier or later than 2026?
One day earlier — Thanksgiving 2026 is November 26 and Thanksgiving 2027 is November 25.
How many days off does Thanksgiving 2027 give you?
Four days with no leave taken (November 25–28), five with Friday off, or nine if you also take Monday to Wednesday November 22–24.
Is Thanksgiving always the fourth Thursday of November?
Yes, by federal statute since 1941.
Official sources
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Holidays — official federal holiday schedule
- 5 U.S.C. § 6103 — Legal Public Holidays (Cornell LII) — the statute fixing the fourth Thursday
Last verified against official sources on September 26, 2026.