Thanksgiving 2026 Soap Opera Preemptions FOR November 26–27?
Thanksgiving week is bringing major changes to daytime television! CBS and ABC soap opera fans will face a two-day interruption, while Peacock's Days of Our Lives keeps the drama going with new episodes.
Thanksgiving 2026 Soap Opera Preemptions FOR November 26–27?
Thanksgiving is almost here, and soap opera fans may want to adjust their viewing schedules! With NFL football, college rivalry games, and special holiday programming taking over the networks, several daytime favorites will be taking a short break.
Fans of The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, Beyond the Gates, and General Hospital won't see new episodes on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, or Black Friday, November 27, 2026.
However, Days of Our Lives viewers have something to celebrate, as Peacock will continue releasing new episodes throughout the holiday.
Here's everything soap fans need to know!
Beyond the Gates — Two New Episodes and an Articulettes Reunion!
Fans of Beyond the Gates will get just two new episodes during Thanksgiving week before CBS switches to special encore programming.
Monday, November 23: New episode.
Tuesday, November 24: New episode.
Wednesday, November 25: Encore presentation of the first part of the Articulettes Reunion musical event.
Thursday, November 26: Encore presentation of the second part of the Articulettes Reunion musical event.
Friday, November 27: Preempted for CBS sports coverage.
The two-part musical celebration originally aired on August 1 and August 4, 2025, bringing viewers a memorable performance featuring the Articulettes.
For longtime fans, the holiday rebroadcast offers another chance to revisit the music, memories, and unforgettable moments.
The Bold and the Beautiful — Two-Day Thanksgiving Preemption!
The drama at Forrester Creations will take a holiday break as CBS makes room for major football matchups.
Thursday, November 26: Preempted for NFL Thanksgiving coverage, with the Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears scheduled for 1 p.m. Eastern/noon Central.
Friday, November 27: Preempted for the Nebraska vs. Iowa college football rivalry game, scheduled for noon Eastern/11 a.m. Central.
Monday, November 30: New episodes are expected to resume.
Whether you're following the Logan family drama, Ridge's latest troubles, or Steffy's complicated relationships, you'll have to wait until after the holiday to see what happens next.
The Young and the Restless — Genoa City Takes a Thanksgiving Break!
The Newman and Abbott families may never take a break from their feuds, but CBS certainly will!
Thursday, November 26: No new episode due to CBS sports coverage.
Friday, November 27: No new episode due to CBS sports coverage.
Monday, November 30: New episodes are expected to return.
That means fans will have to wait a little longer to find out what's next for Victor, Nikki, Jack, Diane, Adam, Chelsea, Sharon, Nick, and the rest of Genoa City.
ABC Daytime: General Hospital Preempted for College Football
Port Charles fans will also have to make room for football during the Thanksgiving holiday.
ABC's General Hospital will be preempted on both Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, as college football coverage takes over the network's afternoon programming.
Thursday, November 26: Preempted for holiday sports coverage.
Friday, November 27: Preempted for college football programming.
Monday, November 30: New episodes are expected to resume.
The break means viewers will have to wait for more developments involving Sonny, Carly, Jason, Josslyn, Drew, Ava, and the rest of Port Charles.
Peacock: Days of Our Lives Will Air New Episodes on Thanksgiving and Black Friday!
There's good news for Days of Our Lives fans!
Unlike the CBS and ABC daytime dramas, DAYS is available exclusively through Peacock, meaning its regular streaming schedule won't be interrupted by network football coverage.
Thursday, November 26: New episode streaming on Peacock.
Friday, November 27: New episode streaming on Peacock.
While the other soaps take a holiday break, Salem will continue delivering romance, family secrets, shocking revelations, and plenty of drama.
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