When is Thanksgiving? What to know in 2025

When is Thanksgiving? What to Know in 2025

The November holiday is quickly approaching, offering a chance to celebrate with family and friends. Now that Halloween has passed, many people are eager to jump ahead to December, decorate for Christmas, and enjoy the festive winter season — just ask Mariah Carey. However, Thanksgiving comes first, providing what often turns into a four-day holiday weekend for many.

Thanksgiving Date in 2025

In 2025, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 27. The holiday is observed on the fourth Thursday of November every year.

Holiday Observances and Closures

Thanksgiving is recognized as both a state and federal holiday, so banks and government offices, including those in Michigan, will be closed.
Mail delivery will not take place on Thanksgiving Day.
Many stores close for the holiday, though grocery stores and some others often remain open.
While the day after Thanksgiving is not an official holiday, many people take it off, creating a long four-day weekend.

Historical Background

"President Abraham Lincoln declared a national Thanksgiving holiday in 1863, according to the National Archives. It was a gesture, say historians, meant to reconcile a deeply divided country in the midst of the Civil War."

"Lincoln wasn't the first president to issue a Thanksgiving proclamation — George Washington did so in 1789."

Thanksgiving Traditions

The holiday is widely associated with football games, delicious food, and the famous Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade, becoming a deeply rooted tradition over the years.

Author’s summary: Thanksgiving in 2025 will be celebrated on November 27th, marking a cherished time of family, traditions, and reflection rooted in American history and culture.

Sault Ste. Marie Evening News — 2025-11-03