On Thanksgiving Day, almost every business account posts a greeting. Most of them look the same: a stock photo of a turkey with Happy Thanksgiving typed across it. This template gives your greeting a designed, warm look that feels personal to your brand, in the standard square size that works on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and most other platforms.
Post Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | 1080 x 1080 pixels, square |
| Best platforms | Instagram feed, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Threads |
| Background | Deep rust |
| Focal point | Cream arch window with a pumpkin and leaf still life |
| Text | Happy, THANKSGIVING, a gratitude line, and a sign-off |
| Download formats | PNG and JPG for posting, PDF if you also want to print |
What Your Followers Will See
The post has a rich, deep rust background. In the upper half stands a tall cream arch, like a window in an old farmhouse, framed by a thin gold outline slightly larger than the arch. Inside the arch is an autumn still life: a white heirloom pumpkin, a big orange pumpkin, and a small squash standing side by side on the arch’s base, with a golden oak leaf, a green maple leaf, and a cluster of red berries behind them.
Below the arch, Happy is written in flowing cream Great Vibes script, followed by THANKSGIVING in tall, widely spaced cream Bebas Neue capitals. A gold line in small capitals reads GRATEFUL FOR EVERY ONE OF YOU, and a final italic line signs off: from all of us at Maple & Main. The brand mark sits small in the lower right corner.
Adding Your Business Name to the Greeting
The only line most businesses must change is the sign-off. Click on all of us at Maple & Main and type your business name. You can also adjust the gold line to fit your voice:
- GRATEFUL FOR EVERY ONE OF YOU (the sample)
- THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL YEAR
- FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS
- THANKFUL FOR OUR COMMUNITY
- CLOSED TODAY, SEE YOU FRIDAY
Keep it to one line of capitals; the spacing looks best with four to six words.
Caption Ideas for the Thanksgiving Post
The image does the visual work, so the caption can be short and personal. Some ideas:
- Happy Thanksgiving from all of us! This year we are especially grateful for [something specific]. Thank you for being part of our story.
- Our doors are closed today so our team can be with family. We will see you Friday at 9 AM. Happy Thanksgiving!
- Today we are counting our blessings, and you are on the list. Happy Thanksgiving from the whole team.
Adding a specific detail, such as a milestone, a new team member, or a community project, makes the post feel genuine rather than routine.
Matching the Post to Your Brand
The rust background is the page colour; change it to your brand colour in one click. Navy, forest green and plum all keep the cream text readable. The gold outline and gold text can be changed to match an accent colour. The pumpkins, leaves and berries are editable vector artwork with colour swatches, so you can soften them or match them to your palette. To add your logo, place it in the lower left corner, opposite the brand mark, sized similarly.
When to Post
Thanksgiving morning is the classic time, when people are scrolling before the cooking starts. If your business is closed, schedule the post the evening before so you do not have to work on the holiday. For Canadian audiences, post on the second Monday in October with the same image.
Reusing the Post Across Platforms
- Instagram feed and Facebook: post the square image as it is.
- LinkedIn: square images display well in the feed; add a short, professional caption.
- Email newsletter: use the PNG as the header image of a holiday email.
- Website: place it on your homepage for Thanksgiving week.
- In-store screen: show it on a counter display or menu board.
Downloading for Best Quality
Download the post as a PNG for the sharpest text on social media; JPG is fine where file size matters. The image is 1080 pixels square, the size most platforms recommend for feed posts, so it uploads without resizing or cropping.
Replying to Comments on Thanksgiving
Holiday posts often attract more comments than usual, and replying is part of the gratitude. Set aside a few minutes in the evening to thank people for their wishes, answer questions about opening hours, and reply to anyone who shares what they are thankful for. A quick, warm reply makes followers feel seen and keeps your post active in their feeds.
Pairing the Post with Your Other Holiday Content
A greeting post works best as part of a small seasonal series. The week before, share your holiday hours or a feast-to-go offer. On the day, post this greeting. After the holiday, share a photo from your team’s celebrations or a thank-you for a successful food drive. Using the same rust and cream palette across the series makes your feed look planned and consistent, and followers recognise your posts at a glance.
Scheduling the Greeting in Advance
Most social platforms and scheduling tools let you prepare posts ahead of time. Upload the image and caption on Wednesday, set it to publish on Thursday morning, and enjoy the holiday without checking your phone. Double-check the time zone in the scheduler so the greeting appears at breakfast time for your audience, not in the middle of the night.
Thanksgiving Post Questions
Can I add a photo?
Delete the still life inside the arch, add a rectangle or an arch shape from the Elements panel, and use Replace Image to fill it with your team photo or storefront.
Is it suitable for personal accounts?
Yes. Change the sign-off to your family name.
Can I make a story version?
Pair this post with the matching Thanksgiving story template for a consistent look across feed and stories.
A thoughtful greeting is one of the easiest ways to show customers you value them. Add your name, pick your words, and post your thanks on the day that is all about gratitude.
