Cluck it up for Turkey Day 2023, a Thanksgiving event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH)! Learn when Turkey Day starts, what to do during the event, and all rewards you can get with this guide! Check out any of the links below to learn more about the Fall festivies!
Turkey Day is an annual fall event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons that celebrates the Thanksgiving holiday. During this event, players can help chef Franklin cook harvest dishes and earn exclusive Turkey Day themed rewards. If you’re wondering when the next Turkey Day event will happen in ACNH, read on!
What is the Turkey Day Event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
The Turkey Day event was added to Animal Crossing: New Horizons in the 1.6.0 Free Winter Update in late 2020. It takes place every year on the real-world Thanksgiving holiday, which is the fourth Thursday of November.
During the Turkey Day event, a special turkey character named Franklin will visit your island and set up a cooking station in front of Resident Services. Franklin will task you with gathering ingredients from around your island so he can cook four different harvest dishes. Each dish you help him cook will earn you exclusive Turkey Day themed rewards like furniture, flooring, and a cornucopia item.
You can also give Franklin “secret ingredients” to earn even more rewards like Turkey Day DIY recipes These allow you to craft items like the Turkey Day Decorations and Turkey Day Garden Stand year-round Turkey Day is a great way to collect limited-time items!
When is Turkey Day 2023 in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
Because the date of Thanksgiving shifts every year, the Turkey Day event also changes dates annually.
Here are the upcoming Turkey Day dates:
- Turkey Day 2022 – Thursday, November 24, 2022
- Turkey Day 2023 – Thursday, November 23, 2023
- Turkey Day 2024 – Thursday, November 28, 2024
- Turkey Day 2025 – Thursday, November 27, 2025
So Turkey Day 2023 will take place in Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Thursday, November 23rd, 2023.
What Time Does the Turkey Day Event Start and End?
The Turkey Day event runs all day from 9:00AM to midnight in your game on Turkey Day. This gives you plenty of time to gather ingredients for Franklin and complete all his recipe requests.
Some key Turkey Day timeframes
- 9:00 AM – Franklin arrives on your island
- 9:00 AM to 11:59 PM – Franklin is available to cook and accept ingredients
- 9:00 AM – Villagers start celebrating in the plaza
- 12:00 AM – Turkey Day ends and Franklin leaves
So be sure to log in at 9 00 AM on November 23. 2023 to kick off the festivities!
How Long Does the Turkey Day Event Last?
The Turkey Day event only takes place on one day, from 9:00 AM to midnight on the scheduled date. Once midnight hits, the event will end and Franklin will leave your island.
This means you only have 15 hours to help Franklin cook dishes before Turkey Day is over for the year. It’s recommended you time travel back if you need more time to collect ingredients or secret rewards.
What Happens on Turkey Day in ACNH?
Here are some of the main activities and features of the Turkey Day event:
- Franklin arrives to cook harvest dishes
- Villagers celebrate with hats, plates, and dancing
- Gather ingredients from villagers, fishing, etc
- Deliver ingredients to Franklin to cook dishes
- Earn rewards like furniture and DIY recipes
- Give Franklin secret ingredients for bonus rewards
- Collect Turkey Day limited-time items
- Enjoy the fall harvest / Thanksgiving theme
- Celebratory music plays in the plaza
Turkey Day is a fun, rewarding way to celebrate the fall season in-game!
How to Get Ready for Turkey Day 2023
Here are some tips to prepare for the 2023 Turkey Day event in New Horizons:
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Save ingredients – Stock up on fish, sea creatures, mushrooms, fruits, vegetables, and clams needed for Franklin’s dishes.
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Plant pumpkins – Grow orange, white, and green pumpkin starts so you have all the colours.
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Collect Manila clams – You’ll need these for one of Franklin’s recipes.
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Fish and dive – Catch extra fish and deep sea creatures to trade with villagers.
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Check daily NPC visitors – Flick, C.J., and Gulliver may give you items needed for secret ingredients.
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Clear your pockets – Empty your inventory to make room for all the cooking ingredients and rewards.
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Time travel – Go back to Turkey Day 2022 or earlier to get a head start on items.
Follow these tips, and you’ll be fully prepared for a successful Turkey Day 2023 in Animal Crossing: New Horizons!
List of Turkey Day 2023 Dishes
There are a total of 4 Turkey Day recipes you need to make: Clam Chowder, Pumpkin Pie, Gratin, and Fish Meuniere.
What to Do During Turkey Day 2023
| Steps | Directions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gather Ingredients for Franklin |
| 2 | Complete the Dishes |
| 3 | Add Secret Ingredients! (Optional) |
All 17 Turkey Day Items & How To Get Them in Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0!
FAQ
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When is Turkey Day 2023?
During this year, Turkey Day will begin on November 23rd, 2023. For reference, find a list of event dates for other years below: Note that the Turkey Day event begins at 9AM and runs until Midnight during every year, and takes place in both the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere on the same date.
When is Animal Crossing New Horizons Thanksgiving Day 2023?
In Animal Crossing New Horizons, this year’s Thanksgiving Event will take place on November 23, 2023 (the fourth Thursday in November), from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Let’s go over how is the Thanksgiving day event going on in ACNH, you will know how to prepare for it and how to get the rewards from Franklin:
When is the Turkey Day event in Animal Crossing?
This event was originally introduced in Version 1.6, but most recently updated in the Version 2.0 Update released on November 3rd, 2021 with minor additions and changes including new DIY Cooking recipes! The Turkey Day event with Franklin is held in Animal Crossing: New Horizons on American Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November) every year!
When is Turkey Day 2021?
As the name suggests, Turkey Day will take place on the American Thanksgiving holiday from 9:00am to midnight on 25 November, 2021. For more information on Time Traveling to Turkey Day and Toy Day, check out our helpful guide below: Orange, Green, Yellow and White Pumpkins will play a part in the Turkey Day event.