Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Olive Garden to Close US Restaurants on Thanksgiving and Christmas
Olive Garden, a popular place for pasta and breadsticks, is going to close all of its restaurants in the United States on two big holidays: Thanksgiving and Christmas.
This means you won't be able to eat there on those specific days.
The reason they are doing this is so all the people who work at Olive Garden can have a break and spend time with their families and friends.
Some other restaurants and stores are also closing on these holidays, but some will stay open.
If you live in places like Hawaii or outside of the US, some Olive Gardens might have different rules.
They might also close a little early on the days right before Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Olive Garden will close all 900 of its mainland US restaurants on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
This closure is to allow employees to spend time with their families and friends.
Restaurants may close early on the day before Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, depending on business.
Locations in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and international branches may have different holiday hours.
Several other restaurant chains, like LongHorn Steakhouse and Texas Roadhouse, also close on these holidays, while others like IHOP and Waffle House remain open.
- Who
- Olive Garden
- What
- Closing all 900 mainland US restaurants on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
- When
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Where
- Mainland United States.
- Why
- To allow employees to spend time with their families and friends.
Restaurants Closed on Thanksgiving
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
Holiday Operating Status
Restaurants Closed on Thanksgiving
Many retailers and restaurants, including Olive Garden, JCPenney, Costco, Kohl's, Aldi, and Target, will close on Thanksgiving Day.
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
Several restaurant chains, such as Capital Grille, Eddie V’s, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, IHOP, and Waffle House, will remain open on Thanksgiving Day.
- Number of Locations
- 900
- Closed Holidays
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
- Reason for Closure
- To allow team members to spend time with their family and friends.
- Locations with Varying Holiday Hours
- Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and International branches
- Potential Early Closures
- The day before Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, at the discretion of management.
- Re-opening
- The day after Thanksgiving