Free Thanksgiving Cooking Timeline 2026
One printable page that works backward from dinner time: when to move the turkey to the fridge, what to make ahead on Tuesday and Wednesday, and an hour-by-hour Thursday Nov 26 example for a 4:00 PM dinner with a 14 lb turkey. Blank rows let you write your own times. Free, no email or sign-up needed.
Download free PDF (US Letter) A4 version
How to use it
- Write your dinner time and turkey weight at the top, then shift the example times to fit.
- A frozen turkey thaws in the fridge at about 1 day per 4 to 5 lb, so a 14 lb bird needs to go in by Sunday Nov 22.
- Times are an example only. Go by a meat thermometer: the turkey is done at 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh and breast.
Want the whole dinner planned?
The Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving Planner 2026 ($5 printable, 10 pages) adds a dinner budget, menu planner with make-ahead and oven-time columns, grocery list with costs, potluck sign-up, portion guide and countdown.
FAQ
Is it really free? Yes. The PDF downloads straight from this page with no email, account or payment.
Can I fill it in on my phone? Yes, in any PDF app that lets you write or type on a page. It isn't a fillable form.
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