Tree Friday
The day Christmas begins.
Friday, November 27, 2026
Tree Friday is the calm tradition on the Friday after Thanksgiving when families choose their tree, start the music, and begin the season.
What It Is
Tree Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving. It happens every year on that exact day.
In 2026, Tree Friday falls on Friday, November 27.
It's the day when families slow down, visit a farm or lot, choose their tree, and officially begin the Christmas season together.
Tree Friday is about presence, not purchases.
The Three-Minute Ritual
Simple moments that make it real
Pick or order your tree
Visit a local farm, lot, or arrange delivery. Make it a moment, not a transaction.
Take the first photo
Before any decorations. Just the tree, your space, and the people you're with.
Hang one ornament
The first one matters. Play the first Christmas song. The season begins now.
Find Tree Friday
Locate participating tree farms and lots near you
Host Tree Friday
Join tree farms, towns, and communities celebrating Tree Friday. Help families find a meaningful place to begin their season.
The Second Life of the Tree
Whenever possible, participating locations aim to divert trees from landfill into mulch, habitat, or local reuse.