When is it?
When is Thanksgiving Day 2033 in United States?
A national holiday celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year
Local date
Wednesday, November 23, 2033
Time zone · America/New_York
How it's calculated
Fourth Thursday in November
Updated through 2033
History & Origins
The Story Behind Thanksgiving Day
American Thanksgiving traces its roots to the 1621 harvest celebration between Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag people. It became a national holiday in 1863 when President Lincoln proclaimed it during the Civil War. Canadian Thanksgiving has European harvest festival origins and became official in 1879.
Traditions & Celebrations
How Thanksgiving Day is Celebrated
The traditional meal features roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Families gather for the feast, many watch football or parades like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season with Black Friday.
Date Calculation
How the Thanksgiving Day Date is Determined
US Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November. Canadian Thanksgiving is the second Monday of October. The different dates reflect the earlier harvest season in Canada and historical proclamation dates.
Thanksgiving Day worldwide