Thanksgiving Leftovers: Eat-By Date

How long turkey & sides last in the fridge or freezer

対象年齢 18〜79歳
Eat or freeze by
Mon, Nov 30
Fridge 3–4 days (Sun, Nov 29 – Mon, Nov 30) · reheat to 165°F
Leftover
Freezer quality untilMar 26, 2027

Timeline

  1. Thu, Nov 26
    Into the fridge within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F)
  2. Sun, Nov 29
    Day 3 of the 3–4 day limit
  3. Mon, Nov 30
    Last day to eat or freeze — 4 days
  4. Mar 26, 2027
    Frozen at 0°F: best quality until
Based on USDA guidance for a fridge at 40°F or below and a freezer at 0°F. Leftovers must be refrigerated within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F). Freezer dates assume you freeze on the cooking day and use USDA's turkey-specific times; USDA lists general leftovers at 3–4 months. Freezer times are for quality only — frozen food stays safe indefinitely, but freeze leftovers within the 3–4 day window. When in doubt, throw it out. General information, not medical advice.

出典 · USDA FSIS — Turkey Basics: Handling Cooked Dinners (fridge 3–4 days; freezer 4 / 6 / 4–6 months) (2026-11-11) · USDA FSIS — Leftovers and Food Safety (3 to 4 days, 2-hour rule, reheat to 165°F) (2026-11-11) · FoodSafety.gov — Cold Food Storage Chart (cooked meat or poultry leftovers: 3 to 4 days) (2026-11-11)

Pick the day you cooked and the dish to see the last day to eat leftovers from the fridge (USDA: 3 to 4 days) and how long they keep their quality in the freezer.

計算例

Cooked on 2026-11-26 · Leftover Turkey
→ Eat or freeze by Mon, Nov 30 · Freezer quality until Mar 26, 2027

よくある質問

How long is leftover turkey good in the fridge?

USDA says cooked turkey keeps 3 to 4 days in a refrigerator at 40°F or below. For a Thursday dinner, eat or freeze it by Monday.

How long can leftovers sit out?

No more than 2 hours at room temperature, or 1 hour if it is above 90°F. After that, throw them out.

How long does leftover turkey last in the freezer?

USDA: plain turkey slices or pieces about 4 months, turkey covered with broth or gravy about 6 months, stuffing and other cooked dishes 4 to 6 months. These times are for quality; frozen food stays safe indefinitely.

How hot should I reheat leftovers?

Reheat to 165°F, measured with a food thermometer, or until hot and steaming.

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