65 Happy Thanksgiving Messages & Quotes

Happy Thanksgiving messages provide an opportunity to show gratitude for relationships of all kinds. You can send Thanksgiving greetings to family, friends, or colleagues via text or email or in a handwritten note.

Like happy birthday wishes and thank you messages, Thanksgiving wishes can be short or long and serious or lighthearted.

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Happy Thanksgiving messages to friends

Since many people now celebrate “Friendsgiving,” Thanksgiving messages to friends are especially appropriate. Send Thanksgiving wishes like one of these to individual friends or a group to emphasize what you appreciate about the relationship.

• Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! I am so thankful for our friendship and for all the ways you’ve supported me this year.
• As I think about the blessings of this year, your name is at the top of my list. I’m so grateful for your listening ear and wise advice. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
• I’m super grateful today for wonderful friends like you! Happy Thanksgiving!
• Your friendship is one of the things I’m most thankful for. I hope your day is full of joy, togetherness, and delicious food!
• Today I’m giving thanks for friends like you, who make every day a little brighter.
• Happy Thanksgiving to the best crew! I’m so lucky to have you all in my life.
• Happy Thanksgiving to a true friend. I’m so grateful for you! 🤎🧡🤎
• Wishing you all the good stuff today. I’m so thankful for friends like you!
• In a world full of chaos, your friendship is something I never take for granted. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
• Grateful for you always! Happy Friendsgiving! 🦃
• I’m stuffed with gratitude for you this Friendsgiving! Let’s eat, drink, and be merry! 🍗🍽️
• Every day is Friendsgiving with a pal like you!
• Friends like you make the hard days easier and the good days unforgettable. So thankful for you this Thanksgiving!
• Sending warm hugs and lots of love this Thanksgiving. Enjoy the family time, and let’s get together soon.
• Happy Thanksgiving, [Name]. Your friendship means all the world to me.

Happy Thanksgiving message to family

A Thanksgiving text, email, or card is a great way to connect with family members you won’t be able to see in person for the holiday and express your love and gratitude for them. These are just a few ways to show gratitude to family near and far.

• Happy Thanksgiving, Grandma! I sure will miss your famous cranberry sauce this year. I hope you have a wonderful holiday, and I’m looking forward to seeing you at Christmas!
• Even though I can’t come home this year, I want you to know how thankful I am for all of you this Thanksgiving and every day. Enjoy an extra slice of pie for me! Hugs!
• Sending warm Thanksgiving wishes to my amazing and loving family. I’m missing you big time! 🤎🧡🤎
• I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and look forward to the next time we’re together.
• We may be miles apart, but I’m with you in spirit, and my heart is full of gratitude for your love and support.
• I’m so thankful to be part of a family who knows how to laugh, love, and support each other through everything.
• Happy Thanksgiving, Fam! I’m so grateful for all the little moments and big milestones we’ve shared this year.
• Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, togetherness, and delicious food. I can’t wait until the next time we’re all together. 🫶
• Cheers to endless side dishes and the family who makes every Thanksgiving the best day of the year!🥂
• Thanksgiving isn’t the same without your wonderful cooking, but don’t worry; I’ll make up for it next year! 🍗🍽️
• As I look back on all of our Thanksgivings gathered around the table with delicious homemade food, I realize how blessed I truly am. Happy Thanksgiving!
• Happy Thanksgiving to the family who fills my heart as much as they fill my plate.
• I’m feeling extra grateful for my family today! From homemade dishes to heartfelt conversations, every Thanksgiving with you has been a gift.
• No matter where life takes me, our Thanksgiving memories always bring me home.
• Happy Thanksgiving! I hope your table is surrounded by love and that you feel my love and gratitude from afar!

Funny ways to say Happy Thanksgiving

Here are a few funny Thanksgiving messages for when you’re trying to keep it light.

• Gobble ‘til you wobble.
• Eat. Nap. Repeat. That’s my kind of holiday.
• Today’s forecast: 100% chance of carbs.
• If you need me, I’ll be somewhere between the third slice of pie and a food coma.
• I’m thankful I don’t have to cook. And you should be too. Trust me.

Happy Thanksgiving messages to coworkers

Connect with your coworkers, employees, or boss by sending them warm wishes like these before the Thanksgiving break.  

• Happy Thanksgiving, [Name]! Thank you for always motivating and inspiring us. I’m grateful to be a part of this team. 🍁
• This Thanksgiving, I am especially grateful for coworkers like you. Enjoy your much-deserved break with family and friends!
• Thank you for the positivity and energy you bring to our team each and every day. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🏵️
• Thank you for making work so fun and fulfilling! Happy Thanksgiving!
• This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for coffee, deadlines, and coworkers like you! 🙌
• Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and joyful Thanksgiving!
• Happy Thanksgiving to the best team! I hope you get all the rest you deserve and all the pie you want! 🥧
• I’m so grateful for our team of brilliant, dedicated, and genuinely kind coworkers. Take care this weekend, and see you Monday!
• Big thanks for always being someone I can count on. Have a great Thanksgiving! 🦃
• Cheers to good food, good company, and even better teammates. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday.

Thanksgiving messages to customers

Thanksgiving week is the perfect time to show customer appreciation in social media posts, newsletters, and marketing emails. Thanksgiving messages like these are great companions for any BOGOs or Black Friday deals you plan to offer.

• Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you for choosing us! We’re grateful to serve you.
• Gratitude is at the heart of everything we do. Thank you for being part of our journey.
• This season, we pause to say thanks, and we’re thankful for you.
• Thank you for being a loyal customer and a valuable part of our community.
• This Thanksgiving, we’re sending a big THANK YOU to our incredible customers.
• Happy Thanksgiving from all of us to you and yours!
• We’re serving up a big helping of gratitude to you!
• Like a perfect pumpkin pie, your support makes everything better. Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving!
• Wishing you a cornucopia of joy, a table full of blessings, and a heart full of thanks.
• We’re thankful for every order, every visit, and every moment you’ve supported us. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving quotes

When you’re writing or posting about Thanksgiving, famous quotes like these can offer inspiration and food for thought.

• “Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast.” —William Shakespeare
• “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.” —Maya Angelou
• “Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.” —Rumi
• “Thanksgiving is the meal we aspire for other meals to resemble.” —Jonathan Safran Foer
• “The turkey. The sweet potatoes. The stuffing. The pumpkin pie. Is there anything else we all can agree so vehemently about? I don’t think so.” —Nora Ephron
• “The biggest laughs you’ll ever hear in life are like at a Thanksgiving dinner with a bunch of loved ones and nothing funny is said, you know, but there’s this laughter that’s going through the room and it just comes from love.” —Norm Macdonald
• “We should just be thankful for being together. I think that’s what they mean by Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown.” —Marcie, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
• “Give thanks as if you are living just to appreciate life. Live as if your life depends on love, kindness, gratitude, and thanksgiving.” —Debasish Mridha
• “I’ve been giving back since I was a teen, handing out turkeys at Thanksgiving and handing out toys at toy drives for Christmas. It’s very important to give back as a youth.” —Queen Latifah
• “I often talk about the ‘Grandma rule’ for travelers. You may not like Grandma’s Thanksgiving turkey, but it’s Grandma’s turkey. And you are in Grandma’s house. So eat it. And afterward, say, ‘Thank you, Grandma, why, yes, yes of course I’d love seconds.’”—Anthony Bourdain

Frequently asked questions about happy Thanksgiving messages

What’s a good happy Thanksgiving message to employees?

A happy Thanksgiving message to employees can include an acknowledgment of the hard work they’ve done throughout the year and an encouragement to enjoy the holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving! I am so grateful for the ways this team has come together this year to meet our sales goals. This company would not be a success without you all. I hope you enjoy your long weekend with friends and family.

Sincerely,

Marta Evans

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What’s a good happy Thanksgiving message to coworkers?

A happy Thanksgiving message to coworkers can express gratitude to them for the way they’ve improved your work life. Depending on the level of relationship you have, it can be more formal or more casual.

Happy Thanksgiving! I’m so glad we’re on the same team. Thanks for helping me learn the ropes in my first year here. I am grateful to you all.

Happy Thanksgiving, Monroe! Our coffee breaks are the highlight of my week. Have a wonderful holiday with your family!

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What are some good happy Thanksgiving text messages?

Good happy Thanksgiving text messages depend on the audience (e.g., friends, family, coworkers). In general Thanksgiving messages should reference the holiday and describe something you’re grateful for about your relationship with that person. Some phrases you can include in Thanksgiving text messages include:

• Happy Thanksgiving!
• Happy Turkey Day!
• I am so grateful for …
• Thank you for …
• On this Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for …
• Of the many things I have to be grateful for, you’re at the top of the list.
• I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
• I hope your day is full of food and family!

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What’s a good happy Thanksgiving message for my boss?

A happy Thanksgiving message to your boss can express your appreciation for the ways they have supported you. If you work very closely with your boss, you can include personal details. If you don’t, a more generic holiday message is appropriate.

Happy Thanksgiving! I am so grateful for your steady leadership and encouragement. You make coming to work a joy. I hope you enjoy a much-deserved break this holiday!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! I am so thankful to be a part of this team. I hope you enjoy the long weekend with your loved ones.

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Is happy Thanksgiving capitalized?

“Happy Thanksgiving” is capitalized when it is used as an exclamation (e.g., “Happy Thanksgiving, Mom!”). However, when you use the phrase in the middle of a sentence, “happy” is not capitalized but “Thanksgiving” is because it is a proper noun (e.g., “She wished me a happy Thanksgiving”).

Often, Thanksgiving messages will begin with the capitalized exclamation “Happy Thanksgiving!”

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