# Extended Video Conferencing Limits Zoom Extends Its 40-minute Limit for Thanksgiving By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-11-18 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom References: [thenextweb](https://thenextweb.com/plugged/2020/11/16/zoom-is-getting-rid-of-its-40-minute-limit-but-just-for-thanksgiving/) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/zoom_us/status/1326185441796661249) In light of the ongoing pandemic, Thanksgiving may look different than previous years, and to help families safely connect this holiday season (from a distance), Zoom is removing its 40-minute limit for Thanksgiving day. Zoom will lift the restriction from 12 AM ET on November 26 to 6 AM ET on November 27. The video conferencing platform announced the new changes over social media, stating: "As a thank you to our customers, we will be lifting the 40-minute limit for all meetings globally from midnight ET on Nov. 26 through 6 a.m. ET on Nov. 27 so your [family gatherings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendsgiving-dinner-doover-kits) don't get cut short. ❤️ Image Credit: Zoom ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/holiday) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Extended Video Conferencing:** Removing time limits on video conferencing platforms to facilitate longer and more uninterrupted virtual meetings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Video Conferencing:** Opportunities for video conferencing platforms to provide extended services and features for special occasions like holidays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoonish Video Calling Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-avatars.md) - [Friendsgiving Event Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterball-and-bumble.md) - [Unified Video Call Schedulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-scheduler.md) - [Affordable Thanksgiving Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7elevens-thanksgiving-eve-deal.md) - [Video Conferencing Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anyclip.md) - [Single-Session Digital Event Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-sessions.md) - [AI-Powered Video Call Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-iq.md) - [Metaverse Thanksgiving Parades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-thanksgiving-day-parade.md) - [Workplace Collaboration Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-team-chat.md)