How many weekends until Thanksgiving?

8 weekends until Thanksgiving 2026

Thursday, November 26, 2026

Across 57 days.

Counted from today, Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in your time zone. The target day itself is included; today is not. Dates follow the official rule — see our sources.

Every way to count to Thanksgiving 2026

Days: 57 days
Weeks: 8 weeks and 1 day
Months: 1 month, 27 days
Weekends: 8 weekends
Business days: 41 days; 38 without US federal holidays
Sleeps: 57 sleeps
Fortnights: 4 fortnights, 1 day
Hours: 1,368

Every weekend before Thanksgiving

8 weekends to plan with. A weekend counts when its Saturday comes after today and on or before Thursday, November 26, 2026.

Weekends until Thanksgiving
Weekend	Dates
1	Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4
2	Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 11
3	Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18
4	Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Oct 25
5	Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 1
6	Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8
7	Sat, Nov 14 – Sun, Nov 15
8	Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 22

About Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a federal holiday centered on family meals. Congress fixed it to the fourth Thursday in November in 1941, so it falls between November 22 and 28.

Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday in November.

More about Thanksgiving: history and traditions

How we check dates and facts: see our sources.

After 2026, Thanksgiving falls on November 25, 2027, November 23, 2028, November 22, 2029. See every year.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Thanksgiving 2026?

Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday in November.

When is Thanksgiving 2027?

Thanksgiving 2027 falls on Thursday, November 25, 2027.

Does Thanksgiving 2026 fall on a weekend?

No, it is a Thursday.

How are weekends counted?

Every Saturday–Sunday weekend that starts after today and on or before the target date counts once.

Is Thanksgiving a federal holiday?

Yes. Federal offices close and many businesses give the day off.