Thanksgiving break in the United States typically occurs around the fourth Thursday in November. For the 2025 school year, many public schools are closed for Thanksgiving break on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025.
Typical Thanksgiving Break Dates
- Most schools nationwide close for Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving week.
- The official holiday, Thanksgiving Day, is always the fourth Thursday in November, and break generally starts on that day.
- Schools may also have early release or no school the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Examples for 2025
- NYC Public Schools: Thanksgiving recess on November 27 and 28.
- Pembroke Public Schools: No school November 27 and 28.
- Atlanta Public Schools: Thanksgiving break November 24-28.
- Boston Public Schools: Thanksgiving recess November 27 and 28.
These dates may vary slightly depending on your school district, so checking your local calendar is recommended.
