When is Thanksgiving in 2025?
Thanksgiving in 2025 is on Thursday, November 28. The holiday is celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November.
What to Expect During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving often extends into a four-day weekend as many take the day after off, even though it is not an official federal or state holiday. Banks and government offices, especially in Michigan, close, and mail delivery pauses for the day.
Stores may close for the holiday, but grocery stores and some other retailers usually remain open.
Traditions and History
- The holiday is closely associated with football games, traditional meals, and the famous Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade.
- Many look forward to the festive season, sometimes eager to move from Halloween directly into Christmas celebrations.
"President Abraham Lincoln declared a national Thanksgiving holiday in 1863. It was a gesture meant to reconcile a deeply divided country in the midst of the Civil War," according to the National Archives.
"Lincoln wasn't the first president to issue a Thanksgiving proclamation — George Washington did so in 1789."
Summary
Thanksgiving 2025 falls on November 28, marking a cherished annual tradition blending family, food, football, and history, with many enjoying a long holiday weekend.