75 Thanksgiving Wishes, Greetings & Messages

What Do You Write in a Thanksgiving Card?

A Thanksgiving message doesn’t have to be complicated. A few sincere words about gratitude, family, friendship or the people who make life special can make a thoughtful Thanksgiving card.

For example, you could write:

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with good food, happy memories and the people you love most.

Or keep it simple:

Happy Thanksgiving! May your day be filled with warmth, laughter and plenty of reasons to be thankful.

If you’re looking for more inspiration, here are 75 Thanksgiving wishes and messages to help you find the right words.

Free Thanksgiving Messages for Card

Feel free to use these greetings, wishes, and messages as inspiration for creating your own personalized greeting. Choose a message you like, change the wording, add a name or personal note, or combine a few ideas to make it your own. You can copy and paste a message exactly as written or use it as a starting point for something uniquely yours. Then, pair your message with one of our free digital greeting backgrounds to create a personalized card you can share by text, email, or social media.

Warm Thanksgiving Wishes

1. Wishing you a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving filled with happiness and good memories.
2. Happy Thanksgiving! May your day be filled with good food, laughter and the people you love.
3. Wishing you a Thanksgiving full of love, joy and everything that makes you feel grateful.
4. May your Thanksgiving table be surrounded by good food, good company and happy hearts.
5. Sending warm Thanksgiving wishes to you and your family. Hope your day is truly special.
6. May this Thanksgiving bring you countless reasons to smile and plenty of moments to treasure.
7. Wishing you a peaceful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter and wonderful memories.
8. Happy Thanksgiving! May your heart be full and your plate be even fuller.
9. Wishing you a beautiful Thanksgiving surrounded by the people who mean the most to you.
10. May your Thanksgiving be filled with warmth, happiness and moments you’ll remember for years to come.

Thanksgiving Messages for Family

11. Happy Thanksgiving to a wonderful family. I’m grateful for every moment we share.
12. Wishing our family a Thanksgiving filled with laughter, love and memories we’ll treasure forever.
13. I’m so thankful to have a family like ours. Wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving.
14. May our Thanksgiving be filled with good food, great stories and the love that brings us together.
15. Happy Thanksgiving! I’m grateful for all the memories we’ve made and all the ones still to come.
16. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with family, laughter and plenty of time around the table together.
17. There’s no better time to appreciate family than Thanksgiving. I’m so thankful for all of you.
18. Sending Thanksgiving love to my wonderful family. Hope your holiday is as special as you are.
19. I’m thankful for our family today and every day. Happy Thanksgiving!
20. Wishing our family a beautiful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter and togetherness.

Messages for Friends

21. Happy Thanksgiving to a wonderful friend. I’m grateful to have you in my life.
22. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with great food, good friends and plenty of reasons to smile.
23. I’m thankful for your friendship and all the wonderful memories we’ve shared. Happy Thanksgiving!
24. Wishing you a relaxing and happy Thanksgiving surrounded by people who make you smile.
25. Happy Thanksgiving! So grateful for your friendship and for all the laughs we’ve shared.
26. Here’s to good food, good friends and a Thanksgiving worth remembering.
27. Wishing you a Thanksgiving full of happiness, laughter and all your favorite people.
28. I’m thankful for friends like you who make ordinary days a little brighter. Happy Thanksgiving!
29. Sending warm Thanksgiving wishes to a friend who means more than words can say.
30. Happy Thanksgiving! Hope your holiday is filled with wonderful people and even better memories.

Thankful & Grateful Messages

31. Today is a beautiful reminder of how much there is to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving.
32. May we always remember to appreciate the people and moments that make life meaningful.
33. I’m grateful for the people who bring kindness, laughter and love into my life. Happy Thanksgiving!
34. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with gratitude for all the blessings, big and small.
35. May your heart be filled with gratitude and your home with happiness this Thanksgiving.
36. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to pause and appreciate how much we have to be thankful for.
37. Sending heartfelt Thanksgiving wishes and gratitude for all the wonderful people in my life.
38. May this Thanksgiving remind you of all the good things surrounding you.
39. Wishing you a holiday filled with grateful hearts, happy memories and meaningful moments.
40. I’m especially thankful for the people who make life better simply by being part of it. Happy Thanksgiving!

Short Thanksgiving Messages for Texts

41. Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with love and laughter.
42. Sending warm Thanksgiving wishes your way!
43. Happy Thanksgiving! Hope your day is full of good food and great company.
44. Wishing you a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving.
45. So thankful for you. Happy Thanksgiving!
46. Hope your Thanksgiving is warm, wonderful and delicious!
47. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with love and happiness.
48. Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy every bite and every moment.
49. Sending Thanksgiving hugs and warm wishes your way.
50. Have a beautiful Thanksgiving surrounded by people you love.

Thanksgiving Wishes for Coworkers

51. Wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving.
52. Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you enjoy a well-deserved break and plenty of good food.
53. Wishing you a relaxing Thanksgiving filled with family, friends and good memories.
54. I’m thankful for great coworkers who make even busy days a little easier. Happy Thanksgiving!
55. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving and a peaceful holiday weekend.
56. Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you get plenty of time to relax, recharge and enjoy the holiday.
57. Sending warm Thanksgiving wishes to you and your family.
58. Wishing you good food, good company and a well-earned break this Thanksgiving.
59. Happy Thanksgiving! It’s a pleasure working with you. Enjoy the holiday!
60. May your Thanksgiving be filled with happiness, laughter and absolutely no work emails.

Funny Thanksgiving Wishes

61. Happy Thanksgiving! May your turkey be delicious and your pants be stretchy.
62. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with food, family and strategic trips to the dessert table.
63. Happy Thanksgiving! Eat the pie. You can worry about the calories tomorrow.
64. May your turkey be perfectly cooked and your relatives behave themselves.
65. Wishing you a Thanksgiving where the food is hot and the family conversations stay friendly.
66. Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s hoping someone else does the dishes.
67. May your plate be full, your glass stay full and your family arguments stay short.
68. Thanksgiving rule number one: There’s always room for dessert.
69. Happy Thanksgiving! Eat, laugh, relax and pretend you didn’t have seconds.
70. Wishing you a delicious Thanksgiving and a very successful food coma.

Thanksgiving Messages for Social Media

71. Grateful for the people, memories and little moments that make life so special. Happy Thanksgiving!
72. Counting my blessings and appreciating the people who make life brighter. Happy Thanksgiving!
73. Good food, full hearts and wonderful company. Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!
74. Taking a moment to appreciate all the good things in life. Happy Thanksgiving!
75. May your Thanksgiving be filled with gratitude, laughter, love and plenty of pie.

🎨 Create Your Own Thanksgiving Greeting

You can use any of these Thanksgiving wishes as the starting point for a personalized greeting. Choose the message that fits the person you’re thinking of, then add your own words to make it personal.

You can also create your own Thanksgiving card using a free greeting background. Add a Thanksgiving message, a favorite photo, the recipient’s name or a personal note to create something that’s uniquely yours.

Once your greeting is finished, you can share it by text, email or social media.

You can simply add text in your phone’s editor. 👉 Read our step-by-step guide: How to Create Your Own Greeting.

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More Fall & Thanksgiving Inspiration

If you’re looking for more seasonal ideas, explore our collection of 75 Fall Greetings, Wishes & Messages for warm autumn messages that can be used throughout the season.

You can also find Halloween greetings, wishes and birthday messages for another fun fall celebration.

Give Thanks for the People Who Matter

Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity to slow down and appreciate the people who make life meaningful. Whether you’re gathered around a table with family, spending the holiday with friends or simply sending a message to someone who is far away, a few thoughtful words can make the day feel a little more special.

Choose a message from this collection or use one as inspiration to create something of your own.

Sometimes a simple “I’m thankful for you” is all someone needs to hear.

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