California Governor Newsom Proclaims November 27, 2025, as Thanksgiving Day
SACRAMENTO, CA - November 20, 2025 – Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a formal proclamation designating November 27, 2025, as Thanksgiving Day throughout the State of California. The proclamation, signed on November 19, 2025, underscores the importance of gratitude, community solidarity, and a more complete understanding of the holiday’s origins, including the vital role of Native American communities.
the proclamation acknowledges the significance of Thanksgiving as a time for Californians to reflect on the bonds of family, friendship, and community that enrich their lives. It also highlights the importance of remembering those facing hardship and uncertainty, and encourages continued acts of service and volunteerism as expressions of compassion and unity.
A key element of Governor Newsom’s proclamation is the explicit recognition of the Native American communities who have inhabited the land for millennia. The document calls for acknowledging their immeasurable contributions to California and the nation, and for learning from their history and traditions to foster a future built on partnership, respect, and reciprocity.This represents a growing effort to move beyond customary narratives of the first thanksgiving and incorporate a more accurate and inclusive historical perspective.
“This Thanksgiving, as we gather with loved ones, let us reaffirm our commitment to one another and strive to embody the enduring values of generosity, fellowship, and hope,” the proclamation states. It emphasizes the strength found in collective action and mutual support during challenging times.
The official proclamation was signed by Governor Gavin newsom and attested to by Shirley N.Weber, Ph.D., Secretary of State for California. The document bears the Great Seal of the State of California.
Full Proclamation Text:
NOW THEREFORE I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim November 27, 2025 as thanksgiving Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 19th day of November 2025.
GAVIN NEWSOM
Governor of California
ATTEST:
SHIRLEY N.WEBER, Ph.D.
Secretary of State
This article will be updated as further facts becomes available.
