Thanksgiving Day in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is a public holiday that shares its date with the American Thanksgiving but is celebrated in a distinctly local and spiritual way, rooted in the islands' religious traditions, community values, and agricultural heritage.

When is Thanksgiving Day?

Thanksgiving Day is observed annually on the last Friday in November.

The following is the list of Thanksgiving Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Thanksgiving Day?

Rooted in faith and gratitude, Thanksgiving Day is primarily a religious and community-based observance, focused on giving thanks for blessings, harvests, and life rather than historical events.

Thanksgiving in TCI is not tied to colonial or Pilgrim traditions like it is in the United States. Instead, its roots lie in the Christian traditions of the islands, where it evolved as a day of worship and gratitude.

Many churches in the Caribbean region, including TCI, have long celebrated harvest festivals, which emphasize thankfulness for crops, health, and protection throughout the year.

Over time, the harvest tradition and Christian thanksgiving practices merged with the modern calendar, and the last Friday in November became the official day of observance.

This date aligns with American Thanksgiving (last Thursday in November), but TCI opted for Friday to accommodate work and school schedules while still maintaining a similar theme of reflection and togetherness.