55 Thanksgiving Nail Designs To Celebrate The Holiday Season

Thanksgiving is a time of warmth and cherished traditions. As we gather with loved ones, our hearts brim with gratitude. For me, it’s a time of strengthening family bonds and creating lasting memories. 

Amidst the preparations, one delightful ritual stands out: decorating our nails in festive designs. From rich autumn colors to playful pumpkins and elegant nods to nature, each nail becomes a canvas of gratitude. 

Explore 55 delightful Thanksgiving nail designs for girls all from classics to innovative twists. Let’s celebrate this special holiday in style, one nail at a time!

1. Turkey Nail Art

This Thanksgiving-inspired manicure showcases a charming turkey wearing a pilgrim hat as the centerpiece. The other nails boast stunning metal foiling, adding extra flair to the festive design.

2. Pumpkin With Polka Dots

Celebrate Thanksgiving with nails adorned with big, colorful pumpkins. These pumpkins are covered with shiny polka dots and add a touch of sparkle to your holiday look.

3. Lustrous Petal

Lindsey Cunningham’s leaf-themed nails are perfect nail design for girls for fall. Try this chic design at home by painting tiny petals in different colors and outlining them with gold polish. Finish with a glossy top coat for a stunning look.

4. Half Moon

Try the half-moon nail design with autumnal nude polishes. This chic look leaves the base of the nail visible, showcasing a stylish aesthetic feminine touch. The negative space also allows nails to grow naturally, enhancing their beauty.

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5. Striped Nails

Celebrate Thanksgiving with trendy striped nails featuring warm fall hues. Show off the season’s colors with abstract stripes. Make a statement with the season’s palette on your nails.

6. Shiny Fall Shades

Choose a glamorous feminine look with shiny fall shades using an autumnal metallic palette. You can paint your nails with deep burgundy and silver glitter. Add a fiery copper accent and blend them for a stunning finish.

 7. Taupe Shades

This nail design is ideal for those who prefer pink tones. It combines chocolate brown and mauve polishes for a sweet yet moody appearance.  Perfect for expressing your style this Thanksgiving.

8. Espresso French Tips

For Thanksgiving, try a new kind of French manicure. Manicurist Iram Shelton suggests using dark brown for the base and a lighter color for the tip. This mix of colors looks fancy, especially with gold jewelry.

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9. Pumpkin Nail Art

Level up your Thanksgiving style with this classy manicure. It has a cream base adorned with sparkling pumpkins and green leaves. Stand out and get into the holiday mood with this lovely pumpkin nail art.

10. Autumnal Florals

Florals aren’t just for spring and summer. Bring them into autumn by choosing seasonal colors. This design uses shades of brown for a cute Thanksgiving nail look.

11. Harvest Halo

Make your nails shine with the harvest halo design. It starts with a bright orange in the middle and gradually turns yellow. This makes them look like glowing pumpkins, great for Thanksgiving.

12. Soft Chocolate Swirls

For a simple Thanksgiving nail idea, try soft chocolate swirls. Draw wavy lines on your nails with a fine brush over a nude base. Nail artist Jessica Bilson suggests keeping your hand steady for this delicate design.

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13. Pastel Pies

Treat yourself to sweet nail art with pastel pink nails adorned with pie slices. Their matte finish adds a subtle touch of elegance. They’ll spark delightful conversations at the dinner table!

14. Modern Harvest Flowers

Try a modern take on fall florals with abstract designs. Use autumn colors like orange, wine, brown, and gold. This design features abstract petals along the side of the nail, adding a stylish twist to your Thanksgiving nails.

15. Bold French Tips

Try these fun pop art-inspired French tips with cozy autumn colors. They’re perfect for the season without being too focused on Thanksgiving. The black outline and white details give a comic-book vibe.

16. Basic Dot Designs In Brown

If you’re busy with math homework this Thanksgiving, why not try painting simple dot designs on your nails? Carolina Herrera shows how easy it is: just draw dots and paint your nails burnt orange.

17. Olive & Apricot Gel Manicure

Capture the spirit of fall with a beautiful gel manicure in orange and green. Abstract designs add to the seasonal vibe. It’s perfect for cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes.

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18. Wine French Mani with Gold Accents

Keep your Thanksgiving nails simple yet fabulous with this wine-French manicure. Choose a rich cabernet or Bordeaux color for the tips, then add gold foiling along the side for an elegant touch.

19. Burgundy Dairy

These nails remind me of the cranberry-baked brie I can’t wait to eat this Thanksgiving. The stiletto shape adds extra elegance to the look. The gold flakes on some nails add a touch of regalness. 

20. Abstract Art

Create this abstract design at home with tips from manicurist Mimi D. Apply nude polish, add metallic sections and varying angles. Once dry, draw black lines with a striper brush.

21. Snoopy Mani 

Get ready for Thanksgiving in style with this adorable manicure featuring Chef Snoopy, Woodstock, and a cute turkey design. The nude base perfectly complements the drawing on the nails.

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22. Pumpkin & Plaid

For Thanksgiving vibes, try the pumpkin and plaid manicure. Paint a pumpkin on one nail, plaid on two, and use the same colors for designs on the rest. It’s perfect for the feast!

23. Autumnal Mandarin

Get a bold graphic look with this autumnal mandarin nail design. It features simple lines in yellow, orange, red, and dark brown, perfectly capturing the essence of the season.

24. Rustic Tone Whirls

Emily Zheng drew inspiration from French manicures, adding a twist. You can recreate it at home, but brush technique is crucial. Zheng suggests using the side for control, and then a smaller brush for precision.

25. Dried Leaf Nail Art

Get the autumn feel with this lovely dried leaf nail art. Add glittery leaves to your nails in fiery red, orange, and gold shades. It’s a perfect way to bring fall into your manicure.

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26. Gradient Autumn Nails

Give the ombre nail look a try by blending shades of the season. This one includes wine, caramel, and shades of orange, mimicking peak fall foliage. It’s a simple yet eye-catching mani perfect for Thanksgiving.

27. Mix & Match

Combine a buttery yellow, cranberry red, and pumpkin orange for a fall floral design. Keeping the flowers on just one nail adds a delicate touch to the overall look.

28. Concealed Angles

For nail art beginners, a few peekaboo, angled corners make a perfect design. Sharp black corners on moody blue nails, like Sea Clay, offer a change from typical autumn shades.

29. Love Nail Art

Get ready to fall head over heels with this autumn kisses manicure! It showcases lips in everyone’s favorite fall colors, set against a neutral backdrop. It’s perfect for expressing your affection for the season.

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30. Ivory Autumn Ombré

This stunning Thanksgiving nail idea blends harvest hues with a milky ombré effect. The golden glitter on the cuticles enhances the beauty. The unexpected touch of purple and gray adds glamor to the overall look.

31. Fall Spice

If you love pumpkins, go literal with your Thanksgiving nail art. This look includes pumpkin accent nails alongside orange and beige solid nails.

32. Neutral Nails With Autumn Accents

Get ideas from Brionne, the nail artist behind this look. Add warm and bright colors to a nude manicure. The dots of color at the tips look like bunches of leaves, perfect for Thanksgiving nails.

33. Pumpkin Pie

Indulge in the spirit of pumpkin pie with this bright orange mani. Creamy half-moons and tips resemble whipped cream. Neutral enough to wear leading up to Thanksgiving.

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34. Chunky Glitter

Looking for a quick but eye-catching mani? Paint your nails dark colors—plum, navy, or wine and create a bold base. Then add lots of chunky glitter in autumnal shades.

35. Cocoa Paint Chip Nails

The paint chip nail trend is perfect for Thanksgiving nails. Brown is a sophisticated color palette, and adding a little sparkle can boost your manicure.

36. Textured Nail Art

How about textured nails? Paint a design with gel polish, dust it with acrylic powder, then cure it. This gives your nails the cozy, textured look of classic corduroy fabric.

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37. Reverse Black French Mani

This style is like the French manicure’s cool, witchy, younger sister. Mark dots on both sides where the line starts and finishes, and one more dot in the middle. Then, connect them in a rounded fashion and fill in the rest with a nail art brush.

38. Mosaic Manicure

In this playful manicure, all your favorite fall colors are present. However, the terrazzo pattern offers an unexpected twist on a traditional Thanksgiving manicure.

39. Glitter Bronze

These stunning nails shimmer with bronze glitter, adding a touch of glamor to your Thanksgiving look. The sparkle catches the light beautifully, making them perfect for any festive occasion.

40. Tiny Adornments

Even if you prefer nudes and neutrals, you can still add a touch of sparkle for the holidays. We adore these subtle sparkly star decals placed at the base of each nail.

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41. Matte Leafy Nails

Try out the matte trend with these vibrant nails adorned with hand-painted fall botanicals. Complete the look with a matte top coat for a smooth, subtle finish.

42. Neutral Abstract Patterns

Enjoy earthy colors for fall (before the red-and-green holiday nails). Begin with sage green as a base and make swirling shapes with other colors. You don’t need a special brush—just use the one that comes with your polish.

43. Sparkly Leaves

Illuminate your holiday season with a rust-red manicure embellished with vibrant glitter and lively orange leaf art. Celebrate the festive spirit of fall with this joyful nail design.

44. Cinnamon Streak

This glossy design features a simple and subtle cinnamon stripe. To achieve the tortoiseshell effect, use sheer amber, deep chocolate, and black shades. Finish with a delicate red line.

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45. Checkered Nails

In this chic design, light shades of orange, mauve, and brown come together to form a lovely checkered pattern. Each nail is adorned with delicate touches of gold leaf for an extra flair.

46. Maple Leaf Nail Art

A glossy neutral Thanksgiving manicure looks stunning when adorned with orange and yellow maple leaves on a few nails. Paint all nails a neutral paint and draw a maple leaf on the ring finger’s nails.

47. Colorful Patches

Try scarecrow-style patches on your nails. Claire Lapointe swapped classic French manicure lines for colorful patches using multiple polish colors. Even if dressing up isn’t your style, your nails will be festive.

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48. Gobble Gobble Nails

This manicure exudes festive charm by featuring vibrant autumn hues on four nails and adorable turkey nail art on the thumb. Strike a pose and feel Thanksgiving-ready in an instant!

49. Sugary Brown Hues

Achieve a sleek look with clean lines on your nails. Some nails flaunt checkered patterns, while others boast solid blocks of color in monochrome tones.

50. Jewel On Short Nails

For a chic Thanksgiving vibe, Rita Remark recommends popping a shiny crystal or stud onto your short nails. Opt for a clean neutral base to make the jewel stand out. If you’re low on bling, a dab of sparkly polish can do the trick.

51. Chrome French Tips

Nail expert Rita Remark suggests experimenting with dark or metallic shades to elevate your Thanksgiving look. The shiny chrome adds a modern touch, making it perfect for both Earth and the moon.

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52. Pumpkin French Man

This design features a shiny pumpkin orange tip with a small dot at each nail’s base, reflecting the essence of fall. It’s not too obvious, keeping it subtle.

53. Bright Red 

Imagine the boldest red you’ve ever seen, then picture it even brighter. A red manicure shines brilliantly on short nails and adds a cheeky touch to your Thanksgiving look. It’s bold, timeless, and never goes out of style.

54. Chocolate Mountains

This Thanksgiving, bring the outdoors to your fingertips with chocolate mountain nail art. Tessa Lyn suggests using your nail polish brushes to layer shades from light to dark, creating stunning cascades. Gather warm-toned nail colors and let your creativity soar.

55. Matte Orange Thanksgiving Nails

For a chic Thanksgiving look, try matte orange nails. They’re effortlessly stylish and perfect for the season. Adding a matte top coat gives them a unique touch.