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Ahhh, Thanksgiving…the one day a year we can eat whatever and how much ever we like and not feel guilty about it. LOL. It truly is such a holiday to be thankful for and one that our family has filled with tradition. Other than eating amazing food and taking cute pictures in the fall foliage, we also take the day as an excuse to get dressed in a cute Thanksgiving outfit, with our makeup done and a fresh coat of paint on our nails.
Thanksgiving is pretty much the last fall holiday before we start sporting Christmas nail colors, so we like to go out with a bang. We love decorating our nails with moody shades of polish, pumpkin pie designs and maybe even a glitter turkey-inspired nail design.
If you’re looking for the perfect Thanksgiving nail art for all your festivities, we’ve got you covered.
Keep scrolling to find the nail designs you love best and find more trendy November nail ideas here.
16 Best Thanksgiving Nail Ideas
1. Tortoiseshell French Nails
Tortoiseshell nails have been super trendy this year and we’re slightly obsessed with them. They are such a cozy, classy design to wear for the Thanksgiving holiday.
2. Burgundy Red Nails
Deep burgundy red nails is such a sultry and beautiful color to wear this time of year. Were them on any style of nails — short, almond shape, or square nails.
3. Snoopy Thanksgiving Mix Match Nails
Do you love the girly, coquette style? It’s been super popular this year and these coquette bows would match perfectly with an adorable coquette-inspired Thanksgiving outfit.
4. Cat Eye Nails
We love the cat eye nails all year long, but these are so moody and fun for the fall season.
5. Autumn Floral Chrome Nails
Who says you can’t wear floral nails in the fall? We love how this Thanksgiving nail idea beautifully blends the autumnal colors, floral designs and chrome to make a one-of-a-kind nail design.
6. Brown Collage Nails
Looking for an on-trend nail design? This one checks all the boxes, because it’s a collage of so many fun patterns. Everything from polka dot, fall plaid patterns, and a brown and cream color scheme. These are neutral nails, but are packed with so much personality.
7. Pie Nails
Have you ever seen a lineup of nails so beautiful! All the fingertips are covered in a stunning pie design — pumpkin pie, cherry pie, pecan pie and apple pie. These will be a showstopper at the dinner table this holiday.
8. Cranberry Jelly Nails
I’m actually obsessed with these cranberry jelly-inspired nails! This is such a fun way to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.
9. Red Plaid Nails
Plaid is trending this fall season, so why not make it a statement on your nails too? Here’s exactly how you can DIY these nails at home. Start with a pinky-nude polish base and add plaid lines with a brush-texture. Complete the look with a glossy top coat.
10. Burgundy, Tortoise, Polka Dot Nails
Combining a rich color palette with feminine patterns is a gorgeous way to create a Pinterest-worthy nail look. I love how this Thanksgiving nail art idea combines burgundy, tortoise and white polka dots to create the perfect holiday manicure ensemble.
11. Plum Nails
One of our go-to nail colors this time of year is purple. It’s such a beautiful fall color, and Thanksgiving is a great time to wear it as an accent.
12. Midnight Black Nails
Midnight black nails have been one of our favorite looks for years. We used to religiously wear Lincoln Park After Dark on our nails, and especially loved using it during the fall season and holidays.
13. Matte Chocolate Nails with Gloss French Tip
Looking for a unique French manicure to try this holiday? Combine a chocolate matte gel polish for the base coat with glossy brown French tips. This look is subtle, but is so cozy for the holiday season.
14. Thanksgiving Plaid Nails
Combine all the iconic Thanksgiving nail colors to create a stunning plaid design. Caramel, brown, rust red and a touch a gold make these acrylic nails pop for Thanksgiving dinner.
15. Nostalgic Stripes + Tortoise Nails
Lean into the nostalgic vibe of the holidays with this adorable stripe and tortoise nail combo. Although each nail is different, the color schemes blend and make this a gorgeous set to wear all November long.
16. Turkey Nails
We saved the best for last! TURKEY NAILS! How stinking cute are these nails? The sparkly red and yellow nail color that represents the turkey feathers and the brown sparkle nail with the turkey face certainly make these the cutest nails of the holidays.
