1. What is Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada as a day of giving thanks for the harvest and the preceding year. In the US, it's celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

2. How is the Date Calculated?

Thanksgiving in the United States is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. The calculation is based on this rule:

The calculator determines how many days remain between today's date and the next occurrence of Thanksgiving.

3. Why Calculate Days Until Thanksgiving?

Details: Knowing how many days remain until Thanksgiving helps with planning travel, meal preparations, and holiday shopping. It's also useful for event planners and those who need to schedule time off work.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Simply enter today's date (or any date you want to calculate from) and click "Calculate". The calculator will show how many days remain until the next Thanksgiving.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why does Thanksgiving date change every year?
A: Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November, so the exact date varies between November 22-28 each year.

Q2: What if Thanksgiving has already passed this year?
A: The calculator will show days remaining until Thanksgiving in the following year.

Q3: Is Thanksgiving always on a Thursday?
A: Yes, in the United States, Thanksgiving is always celebrated on a Thursday.

Q4: Does this calculator work for Canadian Thanksgiving?
A: No, this calculator is for US Thanksgiving (4th Thursday in November). Canadian Thanksgiving is the second Monday in October.

Q5: When was the earliest and latest Thanksgiving?
A: The earliest possible date is November 22, the latest is November 28.