When Is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 is on Thursday, November 26, 2026. With the weekend that is 4 days off; 3 days of PTO turns it into 9 days.
Source: 5 U.S.C. 6103. When a holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Private employers choose their own paid holidays; most give six to eight. Tick the ones you get in the planner. Last checked: October 30, 2026.
How much PTO for how many days off?
The holiday is joined to the weekends around it; only the workdays in between count as PTO.
| PTO | Days off | Total | Take off |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | November 26–29, 2026 | 4 days | — |
| 1 day | November 25–29, 2026 | 5 days | Wednesday, November 25 |
| 2 days | November 24–29, 2026 | 6 days | Tuesday, November 24, Wednesday, November 25 |
| 3 days | November 21–29, 2026 | 9 days | Monday, November 23, Tuesday, November 24, Wednesday, November 25 |
Thanksgiving in other years
- Thanksgiving 2027: November 25, 2027
- Thanksgiving 2028: November 23, 2028
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Frequently asked questions
What day is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 27 days from today.
Is Thanksgiving a long weekend in 2026?
Yes: November 26–29, 2026 gives 4 days off in a row.
How much PTO do I need to stretch Thanksgiving 2026?
1 day of PTO: 5 days off. 2 days of PTO: 6 days off. 3 days of PTO: 9 days off.