Thanksgiving 2025 is on
Fourth Thursday of November
About Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada, focusing on gratitude, family gatherings, and the harvest season. It is traditionally observed on the fourth Thursday of November in the US and the second Monday of October in Canada. The holiday centers around a large feast, typically featuring turkey, and serves as a time for families to come together and express gratitude for their blessings.
Countries Where Thanksgiving 2025 is Celebrated
Other Thanksgiving Dates
Thanksgiving Traditions & Activities
Traditions
- •Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends
- •Cooking and preparing traditional foods
- •Watching Thanksgiving parades and football
- •Expressing gratitude and sharing blessings
- •Volunteering and helping those in need
- •Thanksgiving crafts and decorations
- •Thanksgiving prayers and grace
- •Black Friday shopping preparation
Activities
- •Thanksgiving cooking and baking
- •Family gatherings and reunions
- •Watching Thanksgiving parades
- •Thanksgiving football games
- •Volunteering at food banks
- •Thanksgiving crafts and decorations
- •Thanksgiving prayers and reflection
- •Thanksgiving shopping and sales
Thanksgiving Symbols & Foods
Symbols
- •Turkey (centerpiece of the feast)
- •Cornucopia (horn of plenty)
- •Pumpkins and gourds (harvest symbols)
- •Autumn leaves (seasonal decoration)
- •Pilgrims and Native Americans (historical figures)
- •Mayflower (Pilgrim ship)
- •Harvest baskets (abundance)
- •Gratitude quotes and messages
Traditional Foods
- •Roasted turkey and stuffing
- •Mashed potatoes and gravy
- •Cranberry sauce and relish
- •Sweet potatoes and yams
- •Green bean casserole
- •Pumpkin pie and desserts
- •Apple pie and cobblers
- •Thanksgiving bread and rolls
Thanksgiving History & Significance
History
Thanksgiving has its origins in the 1621 harvest celebration between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The first Thanksgiving was a three-day feast celebrating the successful harvest. The holiday was later proclaimed as a national day of thanksgiving by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, and it became an official federal holiday in 1941. The tradition has evolved to emphasize family, gratitude, and the sharing of abundance.
Significance
Thanksgiving represents the importance of gratitude, family unity, and the celebration of abundance. It serves as a reminder to appreciate the blessings in our lives and to share our good fortune with others. The holiday brings families together across generations, creating lasting memories and traditions while fostering a spirit of thankfulness and community.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Thanksgiving 2025?
Thanksgiving 2025 is on November 27, 2025 (Thursday).
What day of the week is Thanksgiving 2025?
Thanksgiving 2025 falls on a Thursday.
Is Thanksgiving 2025 a fixed date holiday?
Thanksgiving 2025 is a variable date holiday. Fourth Thursday of November
Which countries celebrate Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is celebrated in 2 countries including United States, Canada and more.