Is McDonald’s open or closed on Thanksgiving 2024? Here’s what you need to know

On November 28, 2024By Littum

Thanksgiving has arrived, which for millions of Americans means enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving feast surrounded by friends and family.

While banks and post offices will be closed on the federal holiday, some grocery, retail and restaurant chains will remain open, though mostly with adjusted hours.

If you’re not in the mood to cook on Thanksgiving or need a quick bite to eat while traveling, McDonald’s may be an option this year. The fast food chain’s opening hours vary from location to location, meaning that some locations may be open while others may be closed.

The company advises customers to check with their local restaurant to confirm their holiday hours. You can find the McDonald’s closest to you by using the company’s store location.

Which restaurants are open on Thanksgiving?

In addition to McDonald’s, here is a list of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.

Burger King; hours vary from location to location
Bojangles
Subway; hours vary from location to location
Taco Bell; hours vary from location to location
Starbucks; hours vary from location to location
Dunkin’; hours vary from location to location
IHOP
Denny’s
Krispy Kreme; the shops close at 2 p.m
Applebee’s
Fogo de Chão; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m
Ruth’s Chris; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m
Wendy’s; hours vary from location to location
Cracker Barrel
Hooters; 16.00 to midnight
Whataburger

The following restaurant chains will be closed on Thanksgiving.

Outback Steakhouse
KFC
Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Olive garden
Texas Roadhouse
Chili’s Grill and Bar
Red lobster
Zaxby’s
Chick-fil-A
Longhorn Steakhouse
First shift

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].