Thanksgiving is around the corner, and many people are already gearing up to spend the holiday at their best and plan the perfect outing to make it even more special. If you are in the U.S. and still undecided about where to spend Thanksgiving, Dallas, Texas, could be a good option.

According to a new study by personal finance company WalletHub, Dallas has been named the best city in the United States of America to celebrate Thanksgiving in 2026. The city clinched the top spot, beating the 99 other largest U.S. cities.

With Thanksgiving on November 26 approaching, the latest ranking positions Dallas as a top attraction for travelers seeking holiday celebrations, plenty of activities, and great food options. A WalletHub study shows Dallas earned an overall score of 68.83 out of 100.

The city performed well, particularly in the Thanksgiving celebrations and traditional category, clinching second place nationwide. It also ranked 11th for affordability and 9th for the Thanksgiving weather forecast.

The same study considers 18 metrics to determine which American cities offer the best conditions for celebrating the holiday; parameters include the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner, getting space in big restaurants, volunteer opportunities, and flight delays. Additional parameters include traffic, decoration shops, congestion, weather conditions, and more.

Dallas stands out for its restaurants and holiday activities

One of the biggest reasons Dallas clinched the number one spot was its large selection of highly rated restaurants and holiday decoration shops. Based on Google search data, Dallas ranked highly for Thanksgiving-related activities and traditions. This shows that local people actively help create an attractive atmosphere and holiday celebrations.

The city has also performed well in charitable activities, ranking 25th nationally for charities per capita. This gives visitors opportunities to participate in community initiatives.

In WalletHub’s 2026 rankings, Southern cities performed well. Atlanta, Georgia, finished in second place with 67.07 points. San Antonio, Texas, ranked next with 66.62 points. Louisville, Kentucky, ranked fourth with 64.23 points. Other prominent cities in the top ten included Las Vegas, Houston, Boston, Scottsdale, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake.

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