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Thanksgiving

חג ההודיה (ארה"ב)

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The fourth Thursday of November in the US (mid-October in Canada). A family holiday centred on a meal, and one of the year's peak domestic-travel windows. The day after, 'Black Friday', opens the shopping season.

When & where

Thanksgiving by country — 2026

The date follows a religious calendar, so it shifts by country and year.

North & Central America

Africa

Oceania

Caribbean

Micronesia

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

The Wednesday and Thursday before are among the busiest days of the year at US airports — if you're flying within the US then, arrive early and expect delays. On the day itself almost everything closes; many museums and attractions are shut on Black Friday too.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is Thanksgiving in 2026?
The date varies by country. Soonest: Saint Lucia on Monday 4 October 2027. Full list below.
Which countries observe Thanksgiving as a public holiday?
Saint Lucia, Grenada, Liberia, Micronesia, Palau, Puerto Rico, Guam, United States.
What's closed on Thanksgiving?
In countries where it's a public holiday: banks, government offices and most shops close, and public transport shifts to a weekend timetable. Museums and attractions vary — check each one.
Is it a good time to travel around Thanksgiving?
The Wednesday and Thursday before are among the busiest days of the year at US airports — if you're flying within the US then, arrive early and expect delays. On the day itself almost everything closes; many museums and attractions are shut on Black Friday too.

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Sources: Holiday dates: date-holidays · Background: Around the World

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