Yes
On it's own merits I don't think I have a problem with this.... However, my work gets Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off, which for me turns a five day work week into a three day work week. Thanksgiving on the other hand, doesn't effect my schedule as I never work Thursdays anyway. I almost wanted to say Halloween is better, but the Thanksgiving feast beats Halloween candy for sure.
Yes
Are you saying it's too early for beer...?
It's not too early if its already snowing. So if it hasn't started snowing in your area yet, then I would agree.