When was Thanksgiving last year?

Thanksgiving last year (relative to May 30, 2025) was on Thursday, November 28, 2024. The date changes as it's the fourth Thursday of November.

How do I calculate how many days since Thanksgiving?

Our live calculator above automatically computes this by finding the date of the most recent Thanksgiving and counting the number of full days that have passed since then until today. You can do this manually by finding the last Thanksgiving date and counting days on a calendar or using our Date Difference Calculator .

How many days are there between Thanksgiving and Christmas?

Typically, there are about 27 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas in a given year. For example, in 2024, Thanksgiving was on Nov 28 and Christmas is always Dec 25th.

Why does Thanksgiving date change every year?

Thanksgiving in the United States is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Since the day of the week for November 1st changes each year, the date of the fourth Thursday also shifts.

Days Since Thanksgiving

Wondering how many days it's been since Thanksgiving? Use our live counter and compare days between major holidays like Christmas and Memorial Day.

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What is Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated on various dates in the United States, Canada, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Liberia. It began as a day of giving thanks and sacrifice for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year.

In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
It is traditionally a holiday rooted in harvest festivals and English Reformation traditions.
Thanksgiving is a key family and cultural event, often involving a large meal with turkey as the centerpiece.

Curious how many days has it been since Thanksgiving this year? Our live calculator above provides the exact count!

Compare Other Major U.S. Holidays

See how many days has it been since Christmas or how many days since Memorial Day. Our table updates daily. For the exact number of days between Memorial Day and Labor Day (or any two holidays), use our Date Difference Calculator.

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How Many Days Until the Next Thanksgiving?

Looking ahead? Here's how much time remains until the next Thanksgiving celebration.

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Why People Track Days Since Thanksgiving

Holiday Planning: Reflecting on the last Thanksgiving helps in planning for the next one or other upcoming holidays.
Personal Milestones: Associating personal events or achievements with the passing of major holidays.
Seasonal Memory Triggers: The period after Thanksgiving often marks the start of the winter holiday season for many.
Diet Resets or New Habits: Some use Thanksgiving as a marker to start or restart health goals after festive meals.
General Curiosity: Simply wondering, "How long has it been?"

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Start Your Countdown from Thanksgiving Today

Whether you're reminiscing about turkey dinners or planning your next family gathering, our days since Thanksgiving calculator helps you stay on track.