Is McDonald’s Open on Thanksgiving? McDonald’s Thanksgiving Hours
McDonald’s has published no nationwide Thanksgiving hours that we found. Its FAQ on whether the drive-thru is open 24/7 (dated January 16, 2026) says local hours may vary by restaurant, which Co-Ops and franchisees decide at their discretion, and does not mention Thanksgiving (checked Nov. 8, 2026). Check your own McDonald’s for Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026.
Source: McDonald’s’s own pages, checked November 8, 2026. Dates and times below are copied from them, not from news reports.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Reviewed November 8, 2026 · Methodology & sources
What McDonald’s says about Thanksgiving
“Local hours may vary by restaurant, which Co-Ops and franchisees decide at their discretion.”
McDonald’s holiday hours at a glance
| Holiday | Date | McDonald’s |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 | No nationwide hours; set by each restaurant |
| Black Friday | Friday, Nov. 27, 2026 | No nationwide hours; set by each restaurant |
Other stores side by side: stores open on Thanksgiving.
Frequently asked questions
Are McDonald’s Thanksgiving hours the same at every store?
McDonald’s FAQ says local hours may vary by restaurant, which Co-Ops and franchisees decide at their discretion, and tells customers to check their local McDonald’s.
Are McDonald’s drive-thru or other service hours different on Thanksgiving?
The McDonald’s FAQ we read gives no hours for any restaurant service, so we state none. Check your local McDonald’s.
How current is this page?
Checked Nov. 8, 2026. We recheck the official sources every few days through early January and update this page when McDonald’s publishes Thanksgiving hours.
Related pages
Sources (checked November 8, 2026): McDonald’s FAQ: Is the McDonald’s Drive Thru open 24/7? (dated January 16, 2026)