US Thanksgiving weekend
HolidayNov 26, 2026
US Thanksgiving weekend runs from Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 November 2026, and visitors driving up from Washington should plan for busier border crossings and a busier Highway 99. Whistler Blackcomb lists 27 and 28 November among its peak-price days.
Dates and hours
- November 26, 2026 to November 29, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 16, 2026
Date rule: The fourth Thursday of November to the Sunday after
Seattle Public Schools close on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 November 2026, so Washington families get four days off. Whistler Blackcomb plans to open on 20 November, conditions permitting, and it prices 27 and 28 November as peak days. Canada's own Thanksgiving fell on 12 October 2026, so the weekend is an ordinary one for British Columbians.
British Columbia keeps its clocks at UTC−7 all year from 1 November 2026. Washington falls back an hour that day, so BC runs an hour ahead of Seattle until mid-March and a 9 am lift opening in Whistler is 8 am back home. Light shows are up by Thanksgiving too. Canyon Lights at Capilano opens on 20 November and the VanDusen Festival of Lights on 27 November.
Quick answers about US Thanksgiving weekend
When is US Thanksgiving in 2026?
US Thanksgiving falls on Thursday 26 November 2026, and the long weekend runs to Sunday 29 November. Seattle Public Schools close on 26 and 27 November.
Is Whistler busy on US Thanksgiving weekend?
Yes. Whistler Blackcomb lists 27 and 28 November 2026 among its peak-price days. It plans to open a week earlier on 20 November.
Is British Columbia on a different time from Washington in November 2026?
Yes. British Columbia stays at UTC−7 all year from 1 November 2026, so it runs an hour ahead of Washington from November to mid-March.