Thanksgiving at work is that magical time when the office fridge becomes a battleground of leftover wars and everyone pretends to be thankful for meetings that could’ve been emails. The smell of pumpkin spice fills the air, along with the quiet panic of people trying to finish projects before the long weekend. Even the boss starts acting extra nice, hoping no one remembers last year’s “mandatory fun” potluck disaster.
That’s where Thanksgiving jokes for work come in, they’re the gravy that keeps things from getting too serious. Between deadlines and turkey talk, a few good laughs can turn a sleepy office into a mini comedy club. Sharing clean, silly jokes helps everyone loosen up, forget about spreadsheets, and remember that laughter might just be the best side dish on the Thanksgiving menu.

Work-Friendly Thanksgiving Jokes

What’s the difference between retail workers and turkeys?
We let the turkey rest on Thanksgiving.

Why was the cook late to Thanksgiving dinner?
He lost track of thyme.

Where did they take the Mayflower when it was sick?
The nearest doc.

What did the turkey say to the turkey hunter on Thanksgiving Day?
“Quack! Quack!”

Why was the United Nations so upset when a waiter dropped a Thanksgiving dinner?
Because it meant the fall of Turkey, the breaking up of China, and the overthrow of Greece!

What’s a mathematician’s favorite part of Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin π.

This guy checks into rehab the day after Thanksgiving.
He couldn’t quit cold turkey.

What is a bad bowler’s favorite holiday?
Thanksgiving because they finally get a turkey.

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What did the turkey say when he met the president?
“Pardon me.”

What do you call a group of musical sweet potatoes?
A yam session.

One evening, a man brings home some deer meat that his buddy at work gave him.
He asks his wife to cook it for dinner, but tells her, “Don’t tell the kids what it is or they won’t eat it.” So she cooks it, and calls the kids to dinner.
So they’re at the table eating, and little Johnny says, “This meat tastes funny.” Mom replies, “Well, it’s not beef, it’s actually something I call your dad sometimes.”
Then little Sally yells, “SPIT IT OUT JOHNNY, IT’S AN A$$HOLE!!!”

Why was the turkey in jail?
Fowl play.

Why do teachers love Thanksgiving break?
Because it finally gives them time to grade-itude!

What do you call a nun you always see around the office building on Thanksgiving?
Nun of your business.

How does NASA organize a Thanksgiving feast?
They planet.

Why did the office printer refuse to work after Thanksgiving?
It was still stuffed!

Two IT workers get married.
At Thanksgiving, their family asks them, “When are you going to have children?”
The couple replies, “Don’t worry, we are working on it. ;)”
Next Thanksgiving, the couple still doesn’t have children, and their family asks, “Is there a problem? I thought you were planning to have children?”
Couple says, “Ticket closed; unable to reproduce.”

Why did the pie go to the dentist?
It needed a filling.

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What does Miley Cyrus have for Thanksgiving?
Twerky.

Why was music coming from the office printer on Holidays?
The paper was jamming.

Why did the band hire a turkey as a drummer?
Because he had the drumsticks!

Do you have a funny work-friendly Thanksgiving Joke? Write down your best jokes in the comment section below!