82% Have a Lot to Be Thankful For

Publication Date: 11/26/2025 5:00 AM CST

82% Have a Lot to Be Thankful For

Publication: 11/26/2025 5:00 AM CST

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A large majority (82%) of registered voters say they have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Only 13% will not celebrate Thanksgiving this week, up 5 points from last year:
- One quarter (26%) say they will travel to visit family or friends, while 20% say they will be hosting family or friends.
- Two in 5 (42%) plan to celebrate just with their immediate family.
Among those celebrating:
- Three quarters (74%) plan to eat turkey, and 55% think they will probably eat too much.
- Other activities include watching the parade (49%), watching football (35%), and playing football (19%). A minority are planning some Christmas shopping (8%).
According to 37% of voters, Thanksgiving is one of the nation's most important holidays.

This data is from a Napolitan News Service survey of 1,000 Registered Voters conducted online by Scott Rasmussen, November 19-20, 2025. RMG Research, Inc., conducted the field work for the survey. It has a margin of error of +/- 3.1.