National Thanksgiving Day2026 · Date · History
Official Liberian government proclamations trace the annual first-Thursday-in-November National Thanksgiving Day national holiday to an Act/statute enacted by the National Legislature in 1883.
About National Thanksgiving Day
Liberia observes National Thanksgiving Day on the first Thursday in November as a national holiday.
Official Liberian government releases trace the recurring date rule to a statute enacted by the National Legislature in 1883.
Why National Thanksgiving Day matters
The official proclamations describe the day as a national occasion for thanksgiving and worship.
Its legal recurrence comes from the 1883 legislative rule, while presidents issue proclamations for individual annual observances.
History of National Thanksgiving Day
Liberian Foreign Ministry records state that the National Legislature enacted a statute in 1883 declaring the first Thursday in November of each year as National Thanksgiving Day.
Government proclamation records from different administrations repeatedly apply that rule and describe the day as a national holiday.
A 2015 presidential proclamation reproduces the 1883 statutory basis in the proclamation text.
A 2025 government release again applied the first-Thursday rule for that year.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
National Legislature of the Republic of Liberia
1883 Act/statute declaring the first Thursday in November of each year National Thanksgiving Day
Government of Liberia through annual presidential proclamation
Foreign Ministry records from multiple administrations document annual presidential proclamations applying the holiday.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
5 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Liberia Thanksgiving
How to Observe National Thanksgiving Day
Check the current Liberian government proclamation for any year-specific public-holiday or observance details.
Learn how the 1883 statutory rule shapes the annual date.
If observing the religious dimension, follow the practices of your own faith community or place of worship.
Use official government sources when verifying closures or public-sector arrangements.
Distinguish the Liberian observance from Thanksgiving holidays in other countries, which have different histories and date rules.
National Thanksgiving Day Facts
National Thanksgiving Day in Liberia follows the first Thursday in November.
Official government sources describe it as a national holiday.
Liberian government releases trace the annual rule to an Act or statute of the National Legislature enacted in 1883.
Presidential proclamations are issued for individual annual observances.
The reviewed sources do not establish an exact first observance date in 1883 or explain why the first Thursday was selected.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Faith Context Respect.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Liberia Ministry of Foreign Affairs — 2012 National Thanksgiving Day (opens in a new tab)
National Holiday Proclamation
Liberia Ministry of Foreign Affairs — 2015 presidential proclamation (opens in a new tab)
Presidential Proclamation
Liberia Ministry of Foreign Affairs — 2025 National Thanksgiving Day (opens in a new tab)
National Holiday Proclamation
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is National Thanksgiving Day?
First Thursday in November The documented recurrence rule is: First Thursday in November.
Does National Thanksgiving Day fall on the same date every year?
It follows a recurring calendar rule, so the Gregorian date can change from year to year.
Is National Thanksgiving Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Liberia — national holiday. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes National Thanksgiving Day?
The reviewed sources identify National Legislature of the Republic of Liberia as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as Government of Liberia through annual presidential proclamation.
Is National Thanksgiving Day international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this observance. Its documented scope is: Liberia — national holiday. Use that scope rather than assuming worldwide or country-specific status.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-10-01.
When is National Thanksgiving Day in Liberia?
It is observed on the first Thursday in November.
Why does the date change each year?
The governing rule is the first Thursday in November, so the calendar date varies by year.
What is the legal basis?
Liberian government proclamations trace the annual observance to a statute enacted by the National Legislature in 1883.
Is it a national holiday?
Yes. Official Liberian government releases describe National Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday.
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