When is Thanksgiving 2024? Why is Thanksgiving so late this year?

While many already have their Christmas trees up, others are eagerly awaiting the day they can put the turkey in the oven and bake their family’s favorite casserole. Yes, Thanksgiving is almost here, and we can already smell the pumpkin pie, taste the buttery mashed potatoes, and hear the sounds of family and friends filling the house.

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Here’s what you need to know when Thanksgiving is this year and why it seems later than usual.

When is Thanksgiving 2024?

Thanksgiving will take place on November 28, 2024.

Why is Thanksgiving so late this year?

Thanksgiving always takes place on the fourth Thursday of November. Because there are only four Thursdays in November this year, the holiday falls almost at the end of the month.