Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day 2026
Thanksgiving Day 2026 falls on Thursday, November 26. Of the 46 chains below, 15 kept all or most of their restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2025 — including Krispy Kreme, Burger King, McDonald's and IHOP — and 19 closed, among them Chick-fil-A, The Cheesecake Factory, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread. Chains set their holiday hours each autumn and seldom change them from one year to the next; we will update this page as the 2026 hours are announced.
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Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day — FAQ
What fast food restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day 2026?
On Thanksgiving Day 2025, Krispy Kreme, Burger King, McDonald's, IHOP, Cracker Barrel, Arby's, Jack in the Box, Wendy's, Dunkin', Starbucks, Golden Corral, Denny's, Waffle House, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Whataburger kept all or most restaurants open. Hours are usually shorter than normal, and each franchise owner makes the final call.
Which restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day?
Chick-fil-A, The Cheesecake Factory, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Panera Bread, Chili's Grill & Bar, Texas Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, Raising Cane's, Culver's, Zaxby's, Firehouse Subs, Olive Garden, In-N-Out Burger, Red Robin, Crumbl Cookies, LongHorn Steakhouse, Panda Express, Red Lobster and Jersey Mike's Subs closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
Is Chick-fil-A open on Thanksgiving Day?
No. On Thanksgiving Day 2025: Every restaurant closed. Thanksgiving Day 2026 is Thursday, November 26 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Is The Cheesecake Factory open on Thanksgiving Day?
No. On Thanksgiving Day 2025: All restaurants closed except two (Arundel Mills, Maryland, and The Forum Shops at Caesars, Las Vegas). Thanksgiving Day 2026 is Thursday, November 26 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Is Chipotle Mexican Grill open on Thanksgiving Day?
No. On Thanksgiving Day 2025: All restaurants closed. Thanksgiving Day 2026 is Thursday, November 26 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Is Krispy Kreme open on Thanksgiving Day?
Yes. On Thanksgiving Day 2025: Shops open until 2 p.m. local time. Thanksgiving Day 2026 is Thursday, November 26 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Is Taco Bell open on Thanksgiving Day?
Some are. On Thanksgiving Day 2025: Reports differ: several outlets said restaurants would close, others that many would open with holiday hours. Check your store. Thanksgiving Day 2026 is Thursday, November 26 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Is Panera Bread open on Thanksgiving Day?
No. On Thanksgiving Day 2025: All bakery-cafes closed. Thanksgiving Day 2026 is Thursday, November 26 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Is Burger King open on Thanksgiving Day?
Mostly. On Thanksgiving Day 2025: Most restaurants open; hours vary by location. Thanksgiving Day 2026 is Thursday, November 26 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Is Chili's Grill & Bar open on Thanksgiving Day?
No. On Thanksgiving Day 2025: All restaurants closed. Thanksgiving Day 2026 is Thursday, November 26 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.