When is Thanksgiving? vs When is the thanksgiving?

The correct phrase is "When is Thanksgiving?" without the article "the". Thanksgiving is a proper noun in this context, referring to the holiday, so it does not require an article.

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When is Thanksgiving?

This phrase is correct. Thanksgiving is a proper noun in this context, so it does not require an article.

Use this phrase when asking about the date of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Examples:

When is Thanksgiving this year?
Do you know when Thanksgiving falls?
Can you remind me when Thanksgiving is?
I always forget when Thanksgiving is.
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in your country?

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Sharon's mom on Thanksgiving? ...
Going camping for Thanksgiving? No.
Good, how was your Thanksgiving?
What did she say about Thanksgiving?
Did ancient aliens shape the first Thanksgiving?
Were you present at the... thanksgiving?
So what are you doing for Thanksgiving?
ls she here for some reason other than Thanksgiving?
Why aren't you with your parents for Thanksgiving?
Why are you trying to destroy American thanksgiving?
I Mean, Who Gets Wasted On Thanksgiving?
Do any of you know what happens after thanksgiving?
I mean, truthfully, can it really be the next Thanksgiving?
Heard what he did with Thanksgiving?
Wait, was that on Thanksgiving?
Speaking of, is Dana coming to Thanksgiving?
Did you give Drew a beer at Thanksgiving?
What is this, guys, Thanksgiving?
What do you watch on Thanksgiving?
Why did Louis really call her on Thanksgiving?

When is the thanksgiving?

This phrase is incorrect. Thanksgiving is a proper noun in this context and does not require the definite article "the".

Show examples from the web [+]

Sharon's mom on Thanksgiving? ...
Going camping for Thanksgiving? No.
Good, how was your Thanksgiving?
What did she say about Thanksgiving?
Did ancient aliens shape the first Thanksgiving?
Were you present at the... thanksgiving?
So what are you doing for Thanksgiving?
ls she here for some reason other than Thanksgiving?
Why aren't you with your parents for Thanksgiving?
Why are you trying to destroy American thanksgiving?
I Mean, Who Gets Wasted On Thanksgiving?
Do any of you know what happens after thanksgiving?
I mean, truthfully, can it really be the next Thanksgiving?
Heard what he did with Thanksgiving?
Wait, was that on Thanksgiving?
Speaking of, is Dana coming to Thanksgiving?
Did you give Drew a beer at Thanksgiving?
What is this, guys, Thanksgiving?
What do you watch on Thanksgiving?
Why did Louis really call her on Thanksgiving?

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When is Thanksgiving? vs When is the thanksgiving?