Is Olive Garden Open on Thanksgiving 2026?

Thanksgiving Day · Thursday, Nov 26, 2026

Olive Garden is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov 26, 2026.

From olivegarden.com, Oct 29, 2026. Official page
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Is Olive Garden Open on Thanksgiving?

Olive Garden is closed on Thanksgiving.closed

If you planned to eat at Olive Garden that day, you will need another plan. Many people who want a restaurant meal on a holiday book a table early, but this location will not be serving guests on the holiday itself. It helps to decide early whether you will cook, eat at home with family, or find a meal on another day.

Olive Garden Thanksgiving Hours

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Shopping Before Thanksgiving If Olive Garden Is Closed

If Olive Garden is closed, you may still need to buy groceries or pick up a few items for your meal. Consider shopping the day before Thanksgiving, when stores tend to be busy but fully staffed and stocked. Shopping the day after can also work well if you need items for leftovers or a later meal.

Some stores stay open on the holiday itself, but hours vary by location and chain. It helps to call your nearest store or check its holiday hours page before you go. Checking ahead saves a wasted trip.

Common Questions

Is Olive Garden Open on Thanksgiving Day?

No. Olive Garden is closed on Thanksgiving.closed

Can I Order Takeout From Olive Garden on Thanksgiving?

Since the restaurant is closed for the holiday, plan on arranging your meal some other way. Check the company's holiday hours page for the latest details before you plan.

Olive Garden on Other Holidays

Halloween · Veterans Day · Thanksgiving Eve · Black Friday · Christmas Eve · Christmas Day · Day After Christmas · New Year's Eve · New Year's Day · Martin Luther King Jr. Day · Valentine's Day · Super Bowl Sunday · Presidents' Day · Good Friday · Easter · Mother's Day · Memorial Day · Father's Day · Fourth of July · Labor Day · Columbus Day

Other Sit-Down Restaurants Chains on Thanksgiving

Denny's · IHOP · Cracker Barrel · Waffle House · Golden Corral · Texas Roadhouse · Bob Evans · Applebee's

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Last checked Oct 29, 2026.