Is Thanksgiving a public holiday?

📅 Live answer:

Yes — Thanksgiving is a US federal holiday.

This year it falls on Thursday, November 26th, 2026 — 170 days from today.

Yes. Thanksgiving is a US federal holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. Most workplaces, schools, banks, and government offices are closed. See it on the US holidays page, and browse November events for related observances.