What fast food is open on Thanksgiving 2026?

Most McDonald’s, Starbucks, Dunkin’, Burger King, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Popeyes and Arby’s locations are usually open on Thanksgiving, often with shorter hours.

Is McDonald’s open on Thanksgiving 2026?

Most locations are, but hours are set by each owner. Check the McDonald’s app.

Is Chipotle open on Thanksgiving?

Chipotle was closed on Thanksgiving in 2025.

How much is the Popeyes Thanksgiving turkey in 2026?

$59.99 for in-store pickup. Orders opened October 19, 2026.

Fast Food Open on Thanksgiving 2026: Which Chains Are Open and Closed

Q: Is Chick-fil-A open on Thanksgiving?

No. All US Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving.

Q: Is Starbucks open on Thanksgiving?

Most stores are open with holiday hours. Check the Starbucks app store locator.

Short answer: On Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026, most McDonald's, Starbucks, Dunkin', Burger King, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Popeyes and Arby's locations are open, often with shorter hours. Chick-fil-A is closed at all US restaurants. Chipotle, Panera, Panda Express and most Pizza Huts were closed last year too. Hours depend on each franchise, so check the app first.

Fast food open on Thanksgiving

Chain	Thanksgiving	Notes
McDonald's	Most open	Set by each owner. Check the app or website
Starbucks	Most open	Hours vary, check the store locator
Dunkin'	Many open	Hours vary
Burger King	Many open	Hours vary, call ahead
Wendy's	Many open	Check the location finder
Taco Bell	Many open	Hours vary
Popeyes	Many open	Hours vary
Arby's	Many open	Hours vary
Jimmy John's	Most open	Call ahead
Krispy Kreme	Open, early close	Closed at 2 PM local time last year
White Castle	Open, early close	Open until 3 PM last year
Whataburger	Open	Hours vary
Waffle House	Open	Usually 24 hours
IHOP and Denny's	Open	Hours vary

Fast food closed on Thanksgiving

Chain	Thanksgiving
Chick-fil-A	Closed at all US restaurants (official)
Chipotle	Closed in 2025
Panera Bread	Closed in 2025
Panda Express	Closed in 2025
Pizza Hut	Most closed in 2025

The open and closed lists are based on what each chain did on Thanksgiving 2025. Chains rarely change their policy, and we'll update this page as they confirm 2026 hours.

Is Chick-fil-A open on Thanksgiving?

No. All US Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving. Chick-fil-A suggests ordering catering for pickup or delivery before the holiday.

Is McDonald's open on Thanksgiving?

Most are. Each McDonald's is run by its owner, so hours vary. Check your store in the McDonald's app before you go.

Is Starbucks open on Thanksgiving?

Most are, often with shorter hours. Use the store locator in the Starbucks app. The holiday menu will be on by then.

Thanksgiving meals from fast food chains

Popeyes Cajun-style turkey: $59.99 for in-store pickup. Orders opened October 19, 2026, through the Popeyes turkey website, app or a participating restaurant. It serves about 7. Last year's turkey sold out around November 19, so order early.
Arby's Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler: a turkey sandwich, back for the season. See Arby's Turkey Gobbler 2026.

Tips for eating out on Thanksgiving

Check the app the night before. Holiday hours show up in most chain apps.
Expect early closings. Many stores close in the afternoon so staff can go home.
Drive-thru only is common, even when the lobby is closed.

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