As soon as Halloween is over, we begin to think of the next big holiday. And that’s Thanksgiving. But, when is Thanksgiving? The Thanksgiving date varies year to year and country to country. Yes, this holiday is celebrated in several countries. We will focus upon “When is Thanksgiving in the United States?”, and “When is Thanksgiving in Canada?” as most of our site visitors live in these two countries.
Besides the U.S. and Canada, several other countries celebrate this holiday. However, the holiday is celebrated for different reasons. And it is celebrated on different dates. Most, but not all of these countries, use this holiday in part to celebrate the harvest.
The Thanksgiving date in the U.S. varies each year. We celebrate the holiday on the fourth Thursday in November.
Here are the Future Thanksgiving Dates:
2025: Thursday November 27
2026: Thursday November 26
2027: Thursday November 25
2028: Thursday November 23
2029: Thursday November 22
2030: Thursday November 28
The Thanksgiving date in Canada varies each year. We celebrate the holiday on the Second Monday in October.
Here are the Future Dates:
2025: Monday October 13
2026: Monday October 12
2027: Monday October 11
2028: Monday October 9
2029: Monday October 8
2030: Monday October 14
Among the countries celebrating a Thanksgiving holiday are Australia, Germany, Grenada, Liberia, Grenada, Netherlands, and Saint Lucia. The holiday celebrations in these countries are unlike the celebrations in the United States and Canada. Each country celebrates their Thanksgiving holiday on a variety of different dates. Generally, they celebrate for different reasons and have different traditions.
Australia celebrates this holiday on the last Wednesday in November.
Brazil – Although it is not an official national holiday, it is celebrated on the last Wednesday of November.
Germany celebrates the holiday on the first Sunday of October.
Grenada celebrates every year on October 25. It marks the day the United States intervened to save the country from communist takeover.
Liberia celebrates on the first Thursday in November to thank God for his blessings and mercy.
The Netherlands holds this holiday on the third Thursday in November.
Saint Lucia holds this holiday on the first Monday in October to celebrate the bounty of the island.
The Pumpkin Connection – Undoubtedly, a big symbol of Fall.
Thanksgiving Info and Factioids – Let’s learn about the traditions for this holiday.
Teacher’s Page – help for lesson plans
About Scarecrows – Another symbol of the Fall season.
