From Taste of Home · Lindsay Parrill · · 50s
Thanksgiving Guest Count Revealed
Butterball's 2026 report shows average Thanksgiving gathering has 10 people.
In brief
Butterball's 2026 report shows average Thanksgiving gathering has 10 people. Butterball's survey finds 85% of Americans plan to host Thanksgiving with 10 guests this year. Originally reported by Taste of Home.
Quick answers
- What's the average gathering?
- Butterball's 2026 report shows 10 people per thanksgiving dinner.
- How was the survey done?
- 1,374 adults surveyed in july 2026 by butterball and circana.
- Who's hosting?
- 85% of americans plan to celebrate thanksgiving this year.
- What do people want?
- spending time with family is top priority for thanksgiving hosts.
- What happens next?
- clear tables or pack leftovers when cleanup starts.
What's the average gathering?
Butterball's 2026 report shows 10 people per thanksgiving dinner.
How was the survey done?
1,374 adults surveyed in july 2026 by butterball and circana.
Who's hosting?
85% of americans plan to celebrate thanksgiving this year.
What do people want?
spending time with family is top priority for thanksgiving hosts.
Why help matters
85% want guests to help but only 38% actually ask for help.
What happens next?
clear tables or pack leftovers when cleanup starts.
The headline
Butterball's survey finds 85% of Americans plan to host Thanksgiving with 10 guests this year.
