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When is Thanksgiving?Thanksgiving Dates for 2008-2014: Plan Ahead!When is Thanksgiving? In the U.S., Thanksgiving is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
Beginning with George Washington in 1789, annual presidential proclamations had declared the last Thursday of November as Thanksgiving. However, in 1941, a United States Congressional declaration officially designated the fourth Thursday of November as the date of the Thanksgiving holiday. Click here for more about the history of Thanksgiving. Whether you're planning to spend Thanksgiving here in New England, where the Pilgrims celebrated the very first Thanksgiving, or to mark the holiday elsewhere, here is a handy guide to Thanksgiving dates for the years ahead. Thanksgiving Dates 2008-2014 Thursday, November 27, 2008 Thursday, November 26, 2009 Thursday, November 25, 2010 Thursday, November 24, 2011 Thursday, November 22, 2012 Thursday, November 28, 2013 Thursday, November 27, 2014 Past Thanksgiving Dates: Thursday, November 24, 2005 Thursday, November 23, 2006 Thursday, November 22, 2007 Flying for the holiday? Compare flight prices for your Thanksgiving travel with Kayak.com. More from New England for VisitorsLooking for more New England travel information? Start with the New England for Visitors Home Page, where you'll find current features and links to the best of the Net for all of your travel planning needs. Don't miss our free email newsletter , which keeps you up to date on what's happening in the region. Subscribe today!
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