Happy Thanksgiving Message | Tips & Examples

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 messages can be short or long and serious or lighthearted.

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Happy Thanksgiving message examples
Happy Thanksgiving, Leila! One of the things I am most grateful for this year is your friendship. I hope your day is full of delicious food and time with loved ones.

Happy Turkey Day! I have so enjoyed getting to know all of you through book club this year. May your tables be full and your pants be stretchy!

Happy Thanksgiving message to friends

Since many people now celebrate “Friendsgiving,” Thanksgiving messages to friends are especially appropriate. They can be sent to individual friends or a group and should generally emphasize what you appreciate about the relationship.

Thanksgiving greetings to friends examples
Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! I am so thankful for our friendship and for all the ways you’ve supported me this year while I’ve been looking for a job. You guys are the best!

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!

Happy Thanksgiving message to coworkers

You can connect with coworkers by sending Thanksgiving messages to your boss, your employees, or your colleagues that focus on the positive qualities that person has brought to your workplace.

Thanksgiving greetings to coworkers examples
Happy Thanksgiving, Qiwen! Thank you for creating such a positive work environment for all of us. I’m grateful to be a part of this team.

This Thanksgiving, I am especially grateful for the hard work you all have put in to achieve our goals. Enjoy your much-deserved break with family and friends!

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.

Thanksgiving greetings to family examples
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!

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 message to employees example
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 message to coworkers examples
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 message to a boss examples
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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Kayla Anderson Hewitt, MA

Kayla has a master's degree in teaching English as a second language. She has taught university-level ESL and first-year composition courses. She also has 15 years of experience as an editor.