Thanksgiving Email Examples
Last updated: September 25, 2026
These Thanksgiving email examples cover the whole holiday week, from a gratitude note that sells nothing to early Black Friday access, host gifts, shipping cutoffs, a closure notice and the thank-you you send after. Every example has a subject line, preview text and full body copy. Most go out between the Monday before Thanksgiving and the Monday after.
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Thanksgiving Gratitude Emails
Sent early in Thanksgiving week to thank customers without asking for anything, which makes the sale emails later in the week feel earned rather than pushy.
No-Sale Gratitude Note
Hi [first name], You'll get plenty of sale emails this week, including a couple from us. This isn't one of them. We just wanted to say thank you. For every order, every question you sent our way, every review and every time you told a friend about us. A small shop only works when people choose it on purpose, and you did. We hope you get a slow, warm day with people you love, and seconds of whatever's best on the table. [Hit Reply and Say Hello] Happy Thanksgiving, [Store name]
Year of Thanks Recap
Hi [first name], Before the holiday rush, we looked back at the year you helped us have. Together we shipped [number] orders to [number] countries We launched [number] new products, including [product name], which started as a customer suggestion We [a milestone, such as hiring our first full-time packer] None of it happens without customers who keep coming back. So from all [number] of us, thank you. [See the Year in Photos] Thank you for this year, [Store name]
Closed for Thanksgiving Notice
Hi [first name], Our whole team is taking Thanksgiving Day off to be with family and friends, so here's what to expect: The shop stays open, and you can order any time Orders placed Wednesday after [time] ship on Friday Emails sent Thursday get a reply by Friday afternoon We're grateful for customers who understand that a small shop is made of people. Thank you for letting ours have the day. [Check Delivery Dates] See you Friday, [Store name]
Early Black Friday Access Emails
Sent in the days before Thanksgiving to give subscribers first access to your Black Friday offer, before their inboxes fill up on Friday morning.
Black Friday Early Access Invite
Hi [first name], Nobody wants to spend Thanksgiving weekend refreshing a sale page. So we're opening our Black Friday sale early, for subscribers only. When: Wednesday at [time], two days before everyone else What: [discount] off sitewide, plus [bonus offer] Where: a private link we'll email you that morning The sale stays open all weekend, but the early days are when full size runs and every color are still on the shelves. [Add a Reminder to My Calendar] Talk Wednesday, [Store name]
Early Access Opens Wednesday
Hi [first name], Our Black Friday sale just opened, two days early, for subscribers only. Everything is [discount] off, and orders over [amount] get [bonus offer]. The pieces that ran out first last year, like [product name], are fully stocked right now. Order by [time] today and it ships before Thanksgiving. Order after that, and it ships Friday morning. [Shop My Early Access] Happy early shopping, [Store name]
After Dinner Couch Shopping
Hi [first name], Dinner's done, the dishes can wait, and everyone's gone quiet on the couch. Sounds like the right moment for this. Our Black Friday prices are already live, so there's no alarm to set for tomorrow: [discount] off everything, free shipping over [amount] and free gift wrap all weekend. Three quick picks if you're shopping for others: For the host: [product name] For the hard-to-buy-for: [product name] For yourself, obviously: [product name] [Shop From the Couch] Enjoy the rest of your evening, [Store name]
Hosting and Delivery Emails
Sent in the week or two before Thanksgiving to shoppers getting ready for the holiday itself: gifts for the host, extras for the table and the dates an order must be placed by.
Host Gift Guide
Hi [first name], If someone else is cooking this year, don't show up with a last-minute grab from the gas station. Our host gift picks, all under [price]: [product name], wrapped and ready to hand over [product name], for the kitchen they're proud of [product name], for the slow morning after Add a gift note at checkout and we'll handwrite it for you. [Shop Host Gifts] Happy hosting, or being hosted, [Store name]
Holiday Prep Checklist
Hi [first name], A week out from Thanksgiving is the sweet spot: early enough to fix anything missing, late enough to know who's coming. A quick list: Count chairs, plates and serving dishes against your guest list Sort out containers for sending leftovers home Finish the table: [product name] or [product name] makes it feel complete Have a host gift ready if you're the guest The last two are where we come in, and both arrive in time if you order by [date]. [Get the Table Ready] Happy prepping, [Store name]
Order by Date for Thursday
Hi [first name], Want your order on the table, or under your arm, by Thursday? Here's when to order: Standard shipping: by [date] Express shipping: by Tuesday at [time] Pickup from our [city] studio: by Wednesday at [time] Orders placed after these cutoffs still ship, just after the holiday. Unsure whether yours will make it? Reply with your zip code and we'll check for you. [Order in Time] Thanks for planning ahead, [Store name]
Weekend Wrap-Up and Thank You Emails
Sent from the Sunday after Thanksgiving into the following week to close out the sale, thank everyone who ordered and make holiday gift returns painless.
Leftovers Sale Last Call
Hi [first name], Like any good Thanksgiving, our sale has leftovers, and they're only around until midnight tonight. Still [discount] off: [product name], [number] left [product name] in [color] and [color] [product name], last of this batch until [month] Once these are gone, we won't restock them before the holidays. Orders placed today ship on Monday. [Grab the Leftovers] Thanks for a great weekend, [Store name]
Thank You for Your Holiday Order
Hi [first name], Thank you for your order this Thanksgiving weekend. It was a busy few days for our small team, and every order reminded us why we do this. Your order [order number] is being packed in the order it came in, and it ships by [date]. We'll send tracking as soon as it's on the move. Need to change something? Reply before [date] and we'll update it. [See Where My Order Is] Thanks again, [Store name]
Holiday Gift Returns Note
Hi [first name], If anything you bought over Thanksgiving weekend is a gift, here's some good news: returns and exchanges on those orders are open until [date]. Want to include a gift receipt? Reply with your order number and the recipient's name, and we'll email one you can forward or print. It shows the item, not the price. Exchanges go out as soon as the return is scanned, so nobody waits long for the right size. [Get a Gift Receipt] Wishing you an easy season, [Store name]