Why would someone calculate 12 days before Thanksgiving?

Calculating 12 days before Thanksgiving is useful for planning holiday events, travel arrangements, and work schedules. It gives you about a week and a half to prepare for the holiday season.

Is Thanksgiving always on a Thursday in the U.S.?

Yes, Thanksgiving in the United States is always the fourth Thursday in November. This date can fall anywhere between November 22 and November 28. For more information, visit the National Archives .

Can this calculator be used for any year?

Yes, this calculator works for any year between 1900 and 2100. Simply select the year you want to calculate, and the tool will determine the exact date that falls 12 days before Thanksgiving for that year.

12 Days Before Thanksgiving

Quickly find the exact date 12 days before Thanksgiving for any year. Perfect for planning holiday events, travel, and work schedules.

12 Days Before Thanksgiving Calculator

Select YearChoose a year between 1900 and 2100

Result

12 days before Thanksgiving 2025 is November 15, 2025 (Saturday).

Result Date

November 15, 2025

Saturday

Thanksgiving Date

November 27, 2025

Fourth Thursday in November

Thanksgiving in 2025 is on November 27, 2025.12 days before that date is November 15, 2025 (Saturday). This calculation is based on the U.S. federal holiday rule established in 1941.

Examples

2025: Thanksgiving 2025 is November 27, 2025. 12 days before is November 15, 2025 (Saturday).

2026: Thanksgiving 2026 is November 26, 2026. 12 days before is November 14, 2026 (Saturday).

2027: Thanksgiving 2027 is November 25, 2027. 12 days before is November 13, 2027 (Saturday).

2028: Thanksgiving 2028 is November 23, 2028. 12 days before is November 11, 2028 (Saturday).

2029: Thanksgiving 2029 is November 22, 2029. 12 days before is November 10, 2029 (Saturday).

2030: Thanksgiving 2030 is November 28, 2030. 12 days before is November 16, 2030 (Saturday).

Frequently Asked Questions

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