Which fast food restaurants will be open for Thanksgiving 2024?

(NEXSTAR) — Whether you’re looking for a coffee before the turkey trot, a road trip snack or a meal to replace your not-quite-perfect family dinner, various restaurants will be open for Thanksgiving this year.

The national restaurant chains listed below have confirmed they will be open for the holiday, but opening hours may vary from location to location. You may want to check your location’s hours online or by calling ahead before attempting to visit.

Applebee’s

Although Applebee’s locations are set to be open for Thanksgiving, they may have reduced hours. You can check your restaurant’s opening hours by calling ahead or checking online.

Arby’s

A spokesperson tells Nexstar that during the holiday season hours may vary from location to location. You can confirm your Arby’s location’s hours online here.

Burger King

Since Burger King restaurants are individually owned, Thanksgiving hours may vary by location. You can confirm hours online or in the BK app.

Dairy Queen

Because Dairy Queen restaurants are individually owned, hours may vary on Thanksgiving, a spokesperson previously told Nexstar. Your location’s opening hours can be confirmed here.

Denny’s

While your local Denny’s will likely be open for Thanksgiving, the company recommends checking your location’s dining hours here before stopping in.

Domino’s

Like others on this list, Domino’s has independently owned locations that may be open for Thanksgiving with varying hours. You can check your restaurant’s opening hours online.

Dunkin’

While many Dunkin’ locations will be open for Thanksgiving, hours may vary. You can check a store’s opening hours in the Dunkin’ Mobile App, a spokesperson tells Nexstar.

IHOP

With many locations open all day, every day, you’ll likely be able to satisfy your Thanksgiving pancake cravings at your local IHOP. However, you may wish to confirm your restaurant’s opening hours online before stopping in.

Jack in the box

A representative tells Nexstar that Jack in the Box locations will be open for Thanksgiving, but hours may vary by location. You can check your location’s opening hours online.

McDonald’s

You may be able to visit the Golden Arches on Thanksgiving, but you’ll want to confirm its hours at McDonald’s website or app.

Panera bread

Hours may vary by location, according to Panera Bread. You can find those hours here.

Pizza Hut

Like others on this list, hours may vary across Pizza Hut locations, but can be confirmed online before you order.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Many Ruth’s Chris Steak House locations will be open; you can check hours online.

Starbucks

While Starbucks locations found in stores like Target will be closed for Thanksgiving (as Target closes for the holiday), others may still be open. You can confirm your store’s opening hours online or in the Starbucks app.

Waffle House

As an always-open location, Waffle House restaurants will be open through Thanksgiving.

Wendy’s

Many Wendy’s locations will be open for Thanksgiving, the company confirmed. You can find the opening hours of your nearest location here.

Which restaurants will be closed for Thanksgiving?

While many chains keep their doors open during the holidays, others will give their employees time off.

The restaurants below have either confirmed online or with Nexstar that they will be closed for Thanksgiving Day 2024:

Representatives tell Nexstar that most KFC and Noodles and Company locations will be closed, but because they are all independently owned, some may be open. You can check your location’s opening hours online or in the chains’ apps.

Locally owned restaurants may have limited opening hours or may close for the holidays. Be sure to check ahead before stopping by on Thanksgiving.

Many convenience stores and gas stations also tend to stay open for Thanksgiving if you need a quick snack or a roll dog.