How long turkey lasts after Thanksgiving The star protein will last four days in the fridge. In the freezer, it can last four months for best quality -- after that span it will dry out and lose flavor.

Refrigerators nationwide are likely filled with Thanksgiving leftovers, but according to FoodSafety.gov, today is the last day many leftovers will be safe to eat. The federal government’s online food safety resource says that Thanksgiving leftovers can only survive in the fridge for up to three to four days.

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. Once the holiday meal ends, the spotlight turns to enjoying the leftovers in the days ahead. To

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Thanksgiving Day is over and the race is on—not to score the best deals on Black Friday, but to eat the copious amounts of turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie before they go bad.

"Thanksgiving leftovers are safe in the refrigerator for up to four days — until the Monday after Thanksgiving to eat them — or you can place them in the freezer to enjoy later," Carothers says. "If you store leftovers in the freezer, they will remain of best quality for up to two to six months."

You can keep most leftovers for up to four days in your fridge. Take a look at a more detailed guideline of what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers.