Keep calm and host on with a free printable Thanksgiving checklist that will keep you organized on the holiday.

Keep track of all your pre-dinner tasks with this handy blank template. Plus check out ten Thanksgiving to-do’s that will save you time and stress on the big day!

Hosting Thanksgiving instantly elevates you from the kids’ table in the corner to the main event under the glow of the dining room chandelier.

But with great responsibility comes great stress if you’re not prepared!

Thanksgiving dinner isn’t like one of those sheet-pan meals you can just throw together in thirty minutes. Doing it well takes some work in advance, which is tough if you’re a procrastinator like me!

My mom manages to make holiday meals look easy, whereas I’ve felt like a turkey with my head cut off!

That’s why I took a step back and created this checklist for moms who need to get organized for Thanksgiving.

Get Your Free Printable Thanksgiving Checklist

This blank Thanksgiving checklist has space to keep track of all your Turkey Day to-dos, like what to buy, what to clean, and what needs to get done before your relatives descend on your home.

Just fill out the form and you’re on your way to a more organized Thanksgiving!

10 Things to Add to Your Checklist for an Organized Thanksgiving

Feeling overwhelmed at the idea of all your relatives coming over for a giant meal? Here are ten things to add to your printable Thanksgiving checklist that will make the day easier:

1. Clean the powder room and set it up so your guests won’t snoop while searching for the t.p.
2. Ask guests to contribute something to the meal, such as wine, salad, or an appetizer. Remember, you don’t have to do everything yourself!
3. Make sure you have enough clean dishtowels.
4. Purchase extra flatware and disposable plates so you’ll have fewer dishes to wash.
5. Decide on your Thanksgiving centerpiece and buy the supplies.
6. Organize your coat closet and stock it with extra hangers.
7. Set out your serving dishes in advance and decide what food you’ll serve in each dish. That way, you’ll know if you need to run out and buy an extra bowl or platter.
8. Display your WiFi password to keep your teen relatives happy.
9. Clean kitchen counters, and pack away anything you won’t need on Thanksgiving so you’ll have more space to prepare the meal.
10. Set the table the night before.

Enjoy a Stress-free Thanksgiving

While you can’t keep your kooky uncle from discussing politics at the table, you can control how you prepare for Thanksgiving. I hope this checklist is helpful for you, and that once the meal’s done you can enjoy a nice hostess gift!