How Many Days Until Thanksgiving?
A live countdown to Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday of November.
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- Private: stays in your browser
- Updated November 2026
About this days until thanksgiving
Thanksgiving moves every year, so this countdown works it out for you: it always counts to the fourth Thursday of November. See the days, hours, minutes and seconds left, plus the school days before the break.
It's a calm way to frame the busy weeks of November and a natural start for gratitude activities.
Need something different? The full tool lets you set anything you like: countdown to a date.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving?
US Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November. The countdown calculates the right date every year.
How many school days until Thanksgiving?
The school days counter shows the weekdays left, from tomorrow until Thanksgiving Day. It doesn't know about other days off.
Can I project it?
Yes. Press F for a fullscreen countdown.