Thanksgiving Leftovers Storage Chart Printable — Fridge & Freezer Times Guide + Container Labels

"How long is the turkey still good for?" is one of the most-asked questions of Thanksgiving weekend. This free Thanksgiving leftovers storage chart answers it at a glance. Stick it on the fridge, date your containers with the matching labels, and nobody has to guess.

Page 1 lists fridge and freezer times for ten holiday foods: turkey off the bone (3–4 days in the fridge, 2–6 months frozen), cooked ham, stuffing, gravy (just 1–2 days in the fridge), mashed potatoes, green bean casserole (best not frozen), cranberry sauce (10–14 days), soup and stock, pumpkin pie and fruit pie. Below are four golden rules: refrigerate within 2 hours, reheat to 165°F / 74°C, cool food fast in shallow containers, and when in doubt, throw it out. The times follow USDA and university extension food-safety guidance, and the freezer times are for best quality. Page 2 has 12 container labels with item, date stored, eat-by date and fridge or freezer tick boxes, plus six leftover remix ideas such as turkey pot pie, mashed-potato cakes and a turkey and veg soup.

Print the labels on full-sheet sticker paper, or cut them out and tape them to lids. The chart works just as well for Christmas dinner and Friendsgiving. The PDF is 300 DPI US Letter and fits A4. Free for personal use.