Thanksgiving Planner 2026 Printable and Google Sheets | Thanksgiving Menu Planner, Turkey Timeline, Potluck Sign Up, Friendsgiving

Hosting Thanksgiving 2026? Know what size turkey to buy, when to thaw it and when it goes in the oven, plus menu, potluck sign-up, countdown and shopping list.

Host Thanksgiving without the panic. This Thanksgiving Dinner Planner 2026 tells you how big a turkey to buy, when to move it to the fridge to thaw, when it goes in the oven, and whether two dishes need the oven at the same time. Plus a guest and potluck sign-up, a countdown, a day-of timeline and a shopping list. Spreadsheet for Google Sheets or Excel + printable PDF pages.

INSTANT DOWNLOAD - 4 FILES
- Thanksgiving_Dinner_Planner_2026.xlsx - spreadsheet for Google Sheets or Excel
- Thanksgiving_Planner_2026_Printable_Letter.pdf - 7 printable pages, US Letter
- Thanksgiving_Planner_2026_Printable_A4.pdf - the same 7 pages, A4
- Thanksgiving_Planner_START_HERE.pdf - how to open, edit and print

SPREADSHEET
- Dashboard: days to go, guests, turkey size, fridge (thaw) day, oven-in time, oven clashes and budget left at a glance
- Turkey calculator: pounds per guest, thaw days (fridge, about 1 day per 4-5 lb), roasting time range for stuffed or unstuffed, rest time, and the clock time it goes in
- Thanksgiving date fills in by itself (4th Thursday) - reuse it every year
- Menu & Oven planner: every dish with oven temperature and time, and an automatic warning when two dishes clash in the oven
- Guests & Potluck: RSVP, who brings what, dietary needs, duplicate dish check
- Countdown: 3 weeks out to the big day, with dates filled in for you
- Day-Of Timeline: a count-back schedule from dinner time
- Shopping List with have / need / cost and budget

PRINTABLE PAGES (7)
Countdown overview, turkey chart and count-back, menu planner, guest and potluck list, shopping list, day-of timeline, leftovers and thankful notes.

HOW TO USE
1. Download the files from your Etsy Purchases page (or the email from Etsy).
2. Google Sheets (free): drive.google.com > New > File upload > choose the .xlsx > open it > File > Save as Google Sheets.
3. Excel: just open the .xlsx (Excel 2010 or newer, Mac or online). No macros, no add-ons.
4. Printables: print the PDF at 100% / Actual size.

PLEASE NOTE
- This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped.
- For personal use only. Please do not share or resell the files.
- Colors may vary slightly between screens and printers.
- Built with AI-assisted tools and checked by hand by Market Pulse Studio.

Roasting and thawing times are general guidelines (USDA-style tables). Always check the turkey with a meat thermometer (165 F / 74 C).

Questions? Send us a message on Etsy. Happy Thanksgiving!
Market Pulse Studio