The Right Time to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner

Martha Stewart recently caused a commotion after she named the perfect hour for Thanksgiving dinner. https://t.co/YyveR1l2Ug

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) November 19, 2025

I like the 2:00 start time for Thanksgiving dinner.

In terms of the "perfect hour," it's obvious. People should eat when they want to eat. If that's earlier or later than 2:00, then it is.

I don't care when people choose to have their Thanksgiving meal.