The date of Thanksgiving - 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013

Quick Facts Thanksgiving Day in the United States is traditionally a holiday to give thanks for the food collected at the end of the harvest season. Local names Name Language Thanksgiving Day English Día de Acción de Gracias Spanish Thanksgiving Day 2011 Thursday, November 24, 2011 Thanksgiving Day 2012 Thursday, November 22, 2012 List of dates for other years In the United States: Thanksgiving is observed on the every fourth Thursday of November. The holiday is celebrated in remembrance of the pilgrims and in order to give thanks.

2010	-	Thursday, November 25th
2011	-	Thursday, November 24th
2012	-	Thursday, November 22nd
2013	-	Thursday, November 28th

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In Canada: The Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of the month (the reason for the earlier date in October is their earlier harvest occurring farther to the north). The Canadian holiday comes from different traditions although it is now meant to convey thanks for their harvest.

2010	-	Monday, October 11th
2011	-	Monday, October 10th
2012	-	Monday, October 8th
2013	-	Monday, October 14th