When is Thanksgiving (U.S.)?

In the United States, Thanksgiving is observed on the fourth Thursday of November each year.

When does the timer hit zero?

At 12:00 AM (start of the day) on Thanksgiving in your device’s local time.

How do I add Thanksgiving to my calendar?

Use the Add to Calendar tool to open a Google Calendar template or download an ICS file.

How can I embed the countdown?

Copy the iframe code from the Embed tool. Add ?year=YYYY to lock to a specific year.

Why might my countdown differ by a few seconds?

Small differences can occur due to device clock drift and browser throttling.

Thanksgiving Countdown Timer 2025 - Days Until Thanksgiving

Handy Tools

Add Thanksgiving to your calendar, embed the countdown on your site, plan essentials with a checklist, design a poster, find answers, and more.

📅 Add Thanksgiving to My Calendar

Creates an all-day event for the selected year.

🔗 Embed This Countdown

Copy-paste into your blog or site. It auto-updates with your chosen year.

✅ Thanksgiving Checklist

Filter

Tip: Your checklist is saved on this device.

🖼️ Download Countdown Poster

Choose a theme and size, generate a PNG, then download or share.

Theme Size

❓ FAQ

When is Thanksgiving?

Fourth Thursday of November (U.S.).

When does the countdown hit zero?

At 12:00 AM on Thanksgiving in your local time.

How do I add it to my calendar?

Use Add to Google Calendar or Download .ICS in the tools.

How do I embed the countdown?

Copy the iframe code from the Embed tool. Add ?year=YYYY to fix a specific year.

Why might my timer differ by a few seconds?

Minor differences can happen due to device clock drift and browser throttling in background tabs.

Can I use this on a TV/projector?

Yes—use the Fullscreen button under the timer.

Mini-Games

Have some festive fun while you wait! Play 10 simple Thanksgiving games.

🦃 Present Sort → Turkey SortLeft = Cold, Right = HotPlay on Games page →

🍂 Reaction LeavesWait… GO! Click fastPlay on Games page →

🧠 Memory MatchFlip autumn pairsPlay on Games page →

🔔 Simon BellsRepeat the chime patternPlay on Games page →

🎯 Pumpkin ClickerClick the moving pumpkinPlay on Games page →

⌨️ Word ScrambleUnscramble fall wordsPlay on Games page →

🦃⭕ Tic-Tac-ToeTurkeys vs PumpkinsPlay on Games page →

🌟 Find the WishboneHot or cold?Play on Games page →

➕ Quick MathBeat the timerPlay on Games page →

🦃 TriviaHoliday quizPlay on Games page →

Ultimate Thanksgiving Countdown