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You’re Welcomegiving Day

Every year on November 27, a playful holiday that collects all the thank yous of Thanksgiving week, and answers each one with a grin: you are so very welcome. If Thursday is for giving thanks, Friday is for gracefully receiving the credit.

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Friday, November 27Day After Thanksgiving

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Roots: Created in 1977 by Richard Ankli of Ann Arbor, Michigan
Also on Nov 27: Black Friday · Native American Heritage Day · Maize Day
Hashtag: #You8217reWelcomegivingDay

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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Practice Your You're-Welcomes at Home

Challenge your household to answer every thank you with a fresh version of 'you're welcome' all day: try 'it was my pleasure,' 'anytime,' or 'I was happy to help.' Award style points for the most creative delivery at dinner.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Spot the Quiet Helpers in the Community

Write a public thank you to someone who always helps and never sticks around for the credit, then accept the thanks that come back with a gracious 'you're welcome.' Or volunteer an hour of help somewhere local and let the gratitude roll.

AT WORK OR SCHOOL

Bring Grace to Work or School

Answer every 'thank you' you hear today with a warm, deliberate 'you're welcome.' It costs nothing, takes two seconds, and softens the whole room.

Plan ahead

You’re Welcomegiving Day is observed on Day after Thanksgiving. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Fri, Nov 27this year

2027Fri, Nov 26

2028Fri, Nov 24

2029Fri, Nov 23

2030Fri, Nov 29

2031Fri, Nov 28

2032Fri, Nov 26

2033Fri, Nov 25

2034Fri, Nov 24

2035Fri, Nov 23

2036Fri, Nov 28