For chicken-loving fans nationwide, Chick-fil-A’s weekly Sunday closure is already a tough fact to accept. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the idea of the fast-food chain closing for an additional day this week sounds even more unbearable, leaving fans with fewer opportunities to enjoy its famous chicken sandwiches and waffle fries.
Today, families across the country gather to give thanks and enjoy a traditional feast that often includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, green beans, and pumpkin pie.
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While Thanksgiving has evolved into a cultural tradition rather than a strictly historical one, many businesses tend to temporarily close their locations to give employees time to celebrate with loved ones or simply take a day off. Other essential businesses may reduce their hours or remain open, which can make it a bit challenging to know which establishments will be operating.
However, the holidays don’t have to be overwhelming, and Chick-fil-A has confirmed everything customers need to know about its upcoming Thanksgiving plans.
Chick-fil-A confirms whether its locations will be open or closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
Is Chick-fil-A closed on Thanksgiving 2025?
Chick-fil-A has confirmed that it will be closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025, making it one of the only two holidays for which the chain shuts down its restaurants. While this means one fewer day to enjoy its food, the closure will allow its employees to spend time with their family and friends during the holiday.
For those hosting Thanksgiving gatherings, there’s no need to spend the entire day stuck in the kitchen. Chick-fil-A offers catering options for pickup or delivery before and after the holiday, including a variety of entrees, sides, desserts, and beverages. Availability and menus may vary by location, so planning ahead is recommended.
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Most Chick-fil-A restaurants will reopen and resume their regular hours on Friday, November 28, and continue their usual schedules the days following, while remaining closed on Sunday as usual. Customers are encouraged to check the Chick-fil-A restaurant locator on its website to confirm their local store’s schedule.
Chick-fil-A’s 2025 holiday menu
Although fall hasn’t ended yet, Chick-fil-A has already released its winter holiday menu for 2025, with beloved seasonal items available for a limited time at all locations nationwide.
- Peppermint Chip Milkshake: Chick-fil-A Icedream blended with peppermint-bark chips and topped with whipped cream and a cherry
- Peppermint Chip Frosted Coffee: Cold-brewed coffee and peppermint syrup hand-spun with Icedream and peppermint-bark chips
- Peppermint Iced Coffee: Cold-brew coffee and milk, sweetened with pure cane and peppermint syrup
- Chicken Tortilla Soup: Creamy white soup base with shredded chicken breast, navy and black beans, vegetables, and tortilla strips
- 30-count Nugget Tray: A party tray with 30 Chick-fil-A nuggets
Chick-fil-A is also testing two new menu items: a Chicken & Waffles Breakfast Sandwich and a Chicken & Waffles Sandwich, both available in Original and Spicy versions. The pilot will run from December 1 through January 24. Select Baltimore, Maryland, locations will offer both versions, while San Antonio, Texas, locations will only serve the breakfast sandwich.
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