Nothing gets you in the holiday mood faster than a fresh phone background. Every time you check the time, you get a little dose of cozy: pumpkins, candlelight, falling leaves or one very happy turkey. And it seems everyone agrees: according to Pinterest Trends, searches for “thanksgiving lockscreen” jumped by 1,500% in just one week, and “november iphone wallpaper” grew by more than 10,000% in the past month.
So we made you a gift: 8 free Thanksgiving and November phone wallpapers, designed exclusively for CraftyFever readers. Cute, aesthetic, minimal and cozy. There’s one for every mood. Download them one by one below, or grab the whole pack in one click.
All wallpapers are free for personal use. High resolution, sized for iPhone and Android lock screens.
How to Download These Wallpapers
- Tap the “Download” button under the wallpaper you like. The full-size image opens in a new tab.
- On iPhone: press and hold the image, then tap “Save to Photos.”
- On Android: press and hold the image and choose “Download image,” or use the download icon in your browser.
- On a computer: right-click the image and choose “Save image as…”, or download the full ZIP pack and send the files to your phone.
Cute Thanksgiving Wallpapers
1. Happy Little Turkey
Our cutest design: a kawaii turkey in a tiny pilgrim hat, sitting between pumpkins on a soft peach background. The top of the screen stays clean, so your clock and widgets are easy to read. Perfect for anyone who wants a playful, cheerful lock screen. Kids love it too!
2. Thankful Wreath
An elegant chocolate brown background with “thankful” in cream script, framed by a wreath of golden wheat, eucalyptus and berries. Classy, minimal and very Thanksgiving.
Cozy November Wallpapers
3. Pumpkins & Candlelight
Moody, warm and glowing: little pumpkins, flickering candles, dried flowers and a chunky knit blanket. This one looks especially beautiful in dark mode.
4. Pumpkin Spice Latte
A cup of pumpkin spice latte with cinnamon sticks, dried orange slices and an open book on a rust plaid blanket. Basically, November in one picture.
5. Golden Autumn Forest
A dreamy forest path covered in orange leaves with golden sun rays shining through the trees. Calm, peaceful and perfect for nature lovers.
Aesthetic & Minimal Fall Wallpapers
6. Watercolor Maple Leaves
Soft watercolor maple leaves in red, orange and gold, drifting up from the bottom of a cream paper background. Light, airy and lovely with white widgets.
7. Minimal Leaves & Acorns
A tiny pattern of hand-drawn leaves, acorns and mushrooms on a warm beige background. It’s subtle enough for your home screen too, so your app icons stay easy to see.
8. Retro Groovy Fall
70s-style wavy stripes in burnt orange, mustard and brown with retro daisies and little mushrooms. Fun, bold and totally on trend.
Download All 8 Wallpapers at Once
Can’t pick just one? Get the full pack as a single ZIP file and switch your wallpaper every week until Thanksgiving.
How to Set a Lock Screen Wallpaper
On iPhone
- Open Photos and select the wallpaper you saved.
- Tap the Share button and choose “Use as Wallpaper.”
- Pinch to adjust the position, then tap Add and choose whether to use it on the lock screen, home screen or both.
- Tip: you can also long-press your lock screen, tap + and choose Photos to create a new lock screen with widgets.
On Android
- Long-press an empty spot on your home screen and tap Wallpaper & style (the name may vary by phone).
- Choose My photos / Gallery and pick the wallpaper.
- Adjust the crop and choose Lock screen, Home screen or both.
Cozy November Widget Ideas
“November widget” searches are trending too, and a matching widget setup makes any wallpaper look even more aesthetic. A few easy ideas:
- Countdown widget: count down the days to Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026) or Christmas.
- Warm color clock: on iPhone, tap the lock-screen clock to change its color to cream, brown or orange so it matches the wallpaper.
- Photo widget: add a small widget with your favorite fall photos or family pictures.
- Weather widget: sweater weather deserves to be on your lock screen.
- Gratitude note: a simple notes widget with one thing you’re thankful for each day of November.
More Cozy Thanksgiving Ideas
- Getting ready for a dinner with friends? Check out our 25 Friendsgiving outfit ideas.
- Match your nails to your new wallpaper with these 35 November nail ideas.
- Kids got the school turkey project? Grab our free printable turkey in disguise template + 30 ideas.
FAQ
Are these Thanksgiving wallpapers really free?
Yes! All 8 wallpapers are free to download and use on your own phone, tablet or computer. Please don’t resell or redistribute them; share a link to this page instead.
Will they fit my phone?
The wallpapers are tall, high-resolution images that work on all modern iPhones and Android phones. Your phone will crop the sides slightly; just pinch and drag to position the design the way you like.
Can I use them as a home screen too?
Absolutely. The minimal leaves, watercolor maple and retro groovy designs work especially well as home screens because your app icons stay easy to see.
Final Thoughts
A new wallpaper is the easiest (and free!) way to bring a little Thanksgiving coziness into every day. Download your favorites, set up a matching widget and enjoy the season. And if you love them, save this post to Pinterest so your friends can grab them too. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂
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