Friendsgiving is the Thanksgiving you plan with friends, and the invitation usually starts in a group chat. In 2026, Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, so most Friendsgivings land on the weekend before (November 21 or 22), the Tuesday or Wednesday of that week, or the Saturday after (November 28).
These Friendsgiving text invites are short enough to drop into a group chat and still clear about the date, the potluck plan and how to reply. Copy one, swap in your details and send. You can also start from one of our Friendsgiving invitations and send it as a single link.
Quick Answer: What to Text for Friendsgiving
Send one group message with the date, time, place and food plan, and ask for replies by a set day. Three ready-to-paste invites:
Friendsgiving at mine! Saturday, Nov 21 at 6. I’ve got the turkey, bring a side or dessert. RSVP by Wednesday: [link]
Friendsgiving potluck, Sunday the 22nd at 4 🍂 Bring a dish and a drink. Who’s in?
Leftovers Friendsgiving: Saturday, Nov 28 at 6. Bring your Thanksgiving leftovers!
What to Put in a Friendsgiving Text
- The date and time, written out once: “Saturday, Nov 21 at 6.”
- The plan for food. Potluck, host cooks the turkey, or everyone brings drinks.
- Where, or “my place” if everyone knows it.
- Plus-ones and pets, if it matters for space.
- How to RSVP, and by when.
Friendsgiving Group Chat Invites
Friendsgiving at mine! 🍂 Saturday, Nov 21 at 6. I’ve got the turkey, you bring a side or dessert. RSVP here so I can plan: [link]
Okay friends, it’s that time. Friendsgiving on Saturday the 21st, 5 pm, potluck style. Tap Going, Maybe or Can’t make it by Wednesday: [link]
Friendsgiving is happening 🥧 Sunday, Nov 22, 4 pm at Jess and Sam’s. Bring a dish and something to drink. Who’s in?
Pre-Thanksgiving Friendsgiving on Tuesday, Nov 24 at 7 before everyone flies home. Low-key, cozy, bring whatever you like to eat.
Leftovers Friendsgiving! Saturday, Nov 28 at 6. Bring your Thanksgiving leftovers and we’ll make a feast out of them.
Short and Casual Friendsgiving Texts
Friendsgiving, my place, Sat at 6. You in?
Dinner with friends instead of family drama? Friendsgiving, Saturday at 5 🦃
Thankful for you. Come eat with us on the 21st, 6 pm.
Big table, small apartment, lots of food. Friendsgiving Saturday at 6. Bring a chair if you have one 😅
Funny Friendsgiving Text Invites
Friendsgiving: all the food, none of the awkward family questions. Saturday at 6. RSVP: [link]
Bring a dish that’s at least 60% edible. Friendsgiving, Saturday the 21st, 5 pm.
Stretchy pants are the dress code. Friendsgiving Saturday at 6 🍗
Gratitude, gravy and group photos. Friendsgiving at ours on Sunday at 4. Don’t ghost the RSVP!
Potluck Sign-Up Messages
Keep the “what are you bringing” question in a separate message so the invitation stays easy to read.
You’re in for Friendsgiving! What are you bringing? So far we have: turkey (me), mashed potatoes (Ana), pie (Leo). Still need: a green side, rolls, drinks.
Potluck check: reply with your dish so we don’t end up with five mac and cheeses (although honestly, no complaints).
If you don’t cook, bring ice, drinks or a dessert from the bakery. All contributions welcome!
Reminder and Day-Of Texts
Friendsgiving reminder: RSVPs by Wednesday please, I’m buying the turkey Thursday! [link]
Tomorrow is Friendsgiving! Doors at 5, food at 6. Text me when you’re on your way.
Parking tip for tonight: the lot behind the building is free after 5. See you soon!
Tips for a Smooth Friendsgiving Invite
- Pick a date that does not clash with family plans. Weekends before Thanksgiving are popular for a reason.
- Send two to three weeks ahead, then one reminder.
- Use one link for details so new people added to the chat can find the address and time.
- Ask about allergies in your follow-up, not in the first invite.
For longer wording, see Friendsgiving invitation wording and Friendsgiving invitation ideas. For texts to family, see Thanksgiving invitation text messages.
Send a Friendsgiving Video Invite
TwistInvite has a set of Friendsgiving video invitation designs. Pick one in the app, add your date and potluck notes, then paste the link into your group chat. Friends open it in their browser and reply Going, Can’t make it or Maybe. They don’t need an account, and email is optional.
Situation-Specific Friendsgiving Texts
Inviting friends of friends or new coworkers
Hey! A few of us are doing Friendsgiving on Saturday, Nov 21 at 6 and you’d be very welcome. It’s potluck style and super relaxed. Want me to add you to the chat?
Hosting in a small apartment
Friendsgiving at mine, Saturday at 6! Space is cozy, so I’m capping it at 10. Tap Going by Wednesday to grab a spot: [link]
Asking people to bring chairs, plates or drinks
Friendsgiving logistics: if you have folding chairs or extra plates, bring them! Everyone else, a bottle or a dessert is perfect.
Allergies and dietary needs
Quick question for the Friendsgiving crew: any allergies or diets I should know about? I’ll label dishes so everyone knows what’s safe.
Rescheduling
Change of plans: Friendsgiving is moving to Sunday, Nov 22 at 4 because half of us are traveling Saturday. Please update your RSVP in the invite: [link]
How to Plan Friendsgiving in the Group Chat, Step by Step
- Float two dates in the chat and pick the one most people can make.
- Send the official invite with the date, time, address and food plan.
- Ask for RSVPs by a set day, about a week before.
- Post a dish list so people can claim mains, sides, desserts and drinks.
- Fill the gaps by asking specific people: “Could you grab rolls?”
- Send a reminder the day before with parking and arrival time.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Mixing the invite and the dish sign-up in one long message.
- Picking Thanksgiving Day itself, when most friends have family plans.
- No RSVP deadline, so you can’t plan food.
- Forgetting to say whether plus-ones or pets are welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you invite people to Friendsgiving by text?
Send a short group message with the date, time, place and food plan, then ask friends to reply by a set day. A linked invitation keeps the details in one place.
When is Friendsgiving in 2026?
There is no fixed date. Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026, so many people host Friendsgiving on November 21 or 22, earlier that week, or on Saturday, November 28.
How far ahead should I send a Friendsgiving invite?
Two to three weeks is a good target. For a casual group dinner, one week can work, followed by a reminder a few days before.
Should Friendsgiving be a potluck?
It often is. Say in the invitation whether you are cooking the main dish and what guests should bring, then coordinate dishes in a follow-up message.
What do you say in a Friendsgiving invite if it’s a potluck?
Say what you, the host, are providing and ask everyone to bring one dish or drink. Then share a dish list so people can claim a category.
How many people should I invite to Friendsgiving?
Invite as many as you can seat and feed comfortably. For a small apartment, 6 to 10 people is a common range; ask for RSVPs so you know the final count.
Make Your Friendsgiving Invitation
Choose a Friendsgiving design, add the details and send one link to the group. Browse Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving video invitations.
Create it in the TwistInvite app
Download free on iPhone or Android, then share one link with your guests.