Is Chick-fil-A Open on Thanksgiving?
Quick answer
No — Chick-fil-A is closed on Thanksgiving Day at every U.S. location, including the drive-thru. Most restaurants reopen with normal hours on Black Friday. Order catering pickup for Tuesday or Wednesday if you need holiday food.
Thanksgiving week schedule
| Day | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wed (day before) | Open — normal hours | Last catering pickup day |
| Thanksgiving (Thu) | Closed | Nationwide, incl. drive-thru |
| Black Friday | Open — normal hours | Mall stores may open early |
Thanksgiving catering tip
Even though Chick-fil-A is closed Thanksgiving Day, the days before are huge for catering. Nugget trays, Chick-n-Minis, and cookie trays are common pre-holiday orders. Schedule pickup for Tuesday or Wednesday and order at least 24–48 hours ahead. See the catering menu.
Thanksgiving FAQs
Is Chick-fil-A open on Thanksgiving? +
No. Chick-fil-A is closed on Thanksgiving Day at U.S. locations. Thanksgiving is one of the few national closures, along with Christmas Day and every Sunday.
Is Chick-fil-A open the day after Thanksgiving? +
Yes. The day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) is a normal operating day at most locations. Some mall-based restaurants may open early or run extended hours for Black Friday shopping.
Does Chick-fil-A serve a Thanksgiving meal? +
No dedicated Thanksgiving menu, but many customers order catering trays — nugget trays, Chick-n-Minis, and cookie trays — for holiday gatherings before Thanksgiving. Order catering at least 24–48 hours ahead.
Why is Chick-fil-A closed on Thanksgiving? +
Chick-fil-A closes on Thanksgiving so team members can spend the holiday with family, consistent with its Sunday-closure tradition. Thanksgiving and Christmas Day are the two nationwide holiday closures in the U.S.
Can I order Chick-fil-A delivery on Thanksgiving? +
No. Because U.S. Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day, delivery is not available through the app or third-party services that day.
Is the Chick-fil-A drive-thru open on Thanksgiving? +
No. Every Chick-fil-A in the United States is closed on Thanksgiving Day, including the drive-thru.
What are Chick-fil-A's hours the day before Thanksgiving? +
Most restaurants keep normal Wednesday hours the day before Thanksgiving. If you need catering pickup, schedule it for Tuesday or Wednesday, since the restaurant is closed Thursday.
When does Chick-fil-A reopen after Thanksgiving? +
Most locations reopen with normal hours on Friday (Black Friday), unless Friday is a local exception. Sunday remains closed as usual.
Related: All holiday hours · Catering · Hours guide