When is Thanksgiving in 2025?
The November holiday is approaching quickly. Here's what you need to know about its date and significance in 2025.
Holiday Date and Significance
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 28th, in 2025. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year.
Historical Background and Recognition
President Abraham Lincoln declared a national Thanksgiving holiday in 1863, as a gesture to unify the nation during the Civil War. Prior to that, George Washington issued a Thanksgiving proclamation in 1789.
Observance and Closures
- Thanksgiving is a federal and state holiday, so banks and government offices are closed in Michigan.
- Mail services do not operate on this day.
- Many stores close, although grocery stores may remain open.
- The day after Thanksgiving, not an official holiday, is often taken off by many, creating a four-day weekend.
Popular Traditions
The holiday is associated with football, good food, and the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade, and is often seen as the