Why would someone calculate 30 days before Thanksgiving?

Calculating 30 days before Thanksgiving is useful for long-term planning, including booking flights, hotels, and planning travel schedules. It gives you a full month to prepare for the holiday and is helpful for work and school scheduling as well.

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

Yes, Thanksgiving in the United States is always the fourth Thursday in November, as established by Congress in 1941. 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 30 days before Thanksgiving for that year.

What if I need a different number of days before Thanksgiving?

We have calculators for various days before Thanksgiving, including 12 days, 7 days, and 3 days before. You can also use our general Thanksgiving Date Calculator to find Thanksgiving for any year and calculate manually.

30 Days Before Thanksgiving

Find the exact date 30 days before Thanksgiving for any year. This calculator uses the U.S. fourth-Thursday rule to give fast, accurate results.

30 Days Before Thanksgiving Calculator

Select YearChoose a year between 1900 and 2100

Result

30 days before Thanksgiving 2025 is October 28, 2025 (Tuesday).

Result Date

October 28, 2025

Tuesday

Thanksgiving Date

November 27, 2025

Fourth Thursday in November

Thanksgiving in 2025 is on November 27, 2025.30 days before that date is October 28, 2025 (Tuesday). This calculation is based on the U.S. federal holiday rule established in 1941.

Examples

2025: Thanksgiving 2025 is November 27, 2025. 30 days before is October 28, 2025 (Tuesday).

2026: Thanksgiving 2026 is November 26, 2026. 30 days before is October 27, 2026 (Tuesday).

2027: Thanksgiving 2027 is November 25, 2027. 30 days before is October 26, 2027 (Tuesday).

2028: Thanksgiving 2028 is November 23, 2028. 30 days before is October 24, 2028 (Tuesday).

2029: Thanksgiving 2029 is November 22, 2029. 30 days before is October 23, 2029 (Tuesday).

2030: Thanksgiving 2030 is November 28, 2030. 30 days before is October 29, 2030 (Tuesday).

Frequently Asked Questions

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