Holiday countdowns
Thanksgiving Countdown
Choose US or Canadian Thanksgiving, then count down to your gathering.
Thanksgiving
Synchronizing time for your countdown.
Days in the ticking display are 24-hour periods.
Links include the displayed setup, names and dates. Edits need a new link. Calendar files contain 30-minute markers, not automatic reminders.
Thanksgiving dates by year
Calendar dates for 2026–2030. Choose any year from 2000 to 2100 above. These use the date rules described below; they do not determine days off.
United States
Fourth Thursday in November.
| Year | Celebration date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
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Canada
Second Monday in October.
| Year | Celebration date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
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Date rules researched November 1, 2026. Future dates assume those rules remain in effect.
How to use the thanksgiving countdown
Choose United States or Canada explicitly; changing the time zone does not change the holiday's country. Keep Next occurrence for automatic rollover, or choose a year. Set a dinner time if you want a countdown to your gathering.
US Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November. Canadian Thanksgiving is the second Monday of October. The date table shows both rules side by side. These celebration dates do not determine local employment or public-holiday entitlements.
Why do the US and Canadian countdowns show different dates?
They use different calendar rules. The country choice controls the date; the time zone controls when that date or your dinner time begins. Both choices are included in a shared setup link.
How does this countdown keep time?
It uses TimeCubby's server-time synchronization and advances locally between checks. The synchronization status tells you when NTP is unavailable or the connection is stale. Time-zone conversion uses your browser's time-zone rules; keep the browser updated. A one-time event link preserves its exact instant. Holiday, recurring and New Year setups calculate their next dates from the rules you chose.
Will I receive a reminder?
No email or push reminder is sent. An optional sound can play when a visible, open page crosses a target. It cannot be relied on when the browser is closed, the device sleeps or sound is blocked. Calendar export creates 30-minute markers; review their duration and reminder settings in your calendar. Recurring exports contain only the previewed dates.