Primary source
- OPM — Federal Holidays (opm.gov)
- Federal Reserve — Holidays Observed (K.8) (federalreserve.gov)
Data transcribed from these sources on: .
Thanksgiving Day 2026: date and what it affects
As of : Thanksgiving Day 2026 is observed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, per the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Federal Reserve Banks are closed that day. It is a federal holiday for most federal employees, not for private employers.
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Key facts
- Date on the OPM calendar: Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Statutory date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Federal Reserve Banks: closed
- Applies to: most federal employees (federal holiday)
What it affects
- It is a federal holiday for most federal employees; it does not automatically bind private employers or states.
- Federal Reserve Banks are closed.
Extended data
| Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Observed date (OPM calendar) | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | OPM — Federal Holidays |
| Statutory date | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | OPM — Federal Holidays |
| Federal Reserve Banks | closed | Federal Reserve — Holidays Observed (K.8) |
Formula: observed date = statutory date; if it falls on a Saturday → the preceding Friday; if on a Sunday → the following Monday
Worked example: Thursday, November 26, 2026 is a weekday: no shift.
Questions
Which day is Thanksgiving Day observed in 2026?
OPM lists Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Are Federal Reserve Banks closed?
Yes, they are closed that day.
Does it change Social Security payments?
No payment group has a scheduled SSA payment on that day under SSA's rule (20 CFR 404.1807).
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