Is Culver’s Open on Thanksgiving 2026? Hours & Holiday Schedule
Culver’s Thanksgiving 2026: Most Culver’s restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26. Hours may vary by independently owned location. Check your local restaurant before planning a ButterBurger or custard pickup.
This guide covers Thanksgiving week hours, restaurant schedules, and how to check your nearest Culver’s location.
Culvers Thanksgiving Hours 2026: Week Schedule
Here is what to expect from Monday, November 23 to Sunday, November 29, 2026. These are typical hours, not a guarantee for every restaurant.
| Day | Date | Expected Culver’s Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Wednesday | Nov 23 to 25 | Regular hours |
| Thursday (Thanksgiving) | Nov 26 | Closed at most restaurants |
| Friday (Black Friday) | Nov 27 | Regular hours |
| Saturday | Nov 28 | Regular hours |
| Sunday | Nov 29 | Regular hours |
Regular hours usually start at 10:00 AM or 10:30 AM and end at 10:00 PM. In a sample of 89 restaurant pages read on culvers.com on October 13, 2026, 88 opened at 10:30 AM or earlier, and 71 closed at 10:00 PM. This sample was published by HoursChecker, an independent site that is not connected to Culver’s.
Culver’s Holiday Hours 2026: How They Vary by Location
Culver’s does not run one national schedule. Every restaurant sets its own times, and the differences can be big.
| Location | Dining Room | Drive-Thru |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen, SD | 10 AM to 10 PM daily | 10 AM to 10 PM daily |
| Chicago, IL (W Irving Park Rd) | 10 AM to 10 PM daily | Sun to Thu until 10 PM, Fri and Sat until 11 PM |
| Bridgeview, IL | 10 AM to 1 AM daily | Sun to Thu until 1 AM, Fri and Sat until 2 AM |
Source: restaurant pages on culvers.com, as read by HoursChecker on October 13, 2026.
The same holds on holidays. Owners post holiday dates on their own restaurant page, and not every owner has done it yet. On October 13, only 22 of the 89 restaurants in the sample had posted holiday dates.
Is Culver’s Closed on Thanksgiving Day?
Most likely, yes. Of the restaurants that had posted their Thanksgiving status in that sample, 19 out of 19 showed Closed for November 26, 2026.
That is a strong signal, but it is not a full count. The other 67 restaurants had not posted yet. So the honest answer is “closed at most locations,” not “closed everywhere.”
The same sample showed Christmas Day closed at 20 restaurants. Christmas Eve was closed at 19, and one restaurant was open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Was Culver’s Open on Thanksgiving in Past Years?
The pattern has stayed the same. Most Culver’s restaurants were closed on Thanksgiving Day, and open as usual the day before.
| Year | Thanksgiving Date | What Guides Reported |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nov 27 | Closed at most locations, regular hours the day before |
| 2024 | Nov 28 | Closed at most locations |
| 2023 | Nov 23 | Closed at most locations |
This comes from restaurant-hours guides and a local news report, not from Culver’s own records. Treat it as a pattern, not a promise.
A local news station (KSNT) once corrected its Thanksgiving list to say Culver’s would not be open. Owners still set their own schedule each year, so check your restaurant for 2026.
Is Culver’s Open the Day Before Thanksgiving?
Most likely yes. I found no closure posted for Wednesday, November 25, 2026, so regular hours are the best expectation.
This is also the best day to pick up food or custard. Expect a busier restaurant than usual, and check your store’s page before you leave.
Is Culver’s Open on Black Friday?
Most likely yes. No closure was posted for Friday, November 27, 2026, in the data I found, so regular Friday hours are expected.
Some restaurants close later on Fridays and Saturdays. In the sample, four restaurants closed an hour later on those two nights.
Is Culver’s Open on Thanksgiving Near Me? How to Check Your Store
The most accurate answer for your town is on your restaurant’s own page. Here is how to find it.
Every restaurant page also lists Curdside, the curbside service where staff bring your order to the car. Its hours can differ from the dining room, so check that line too.
Culver’s Thanksgiving Week: What to Get Before the Holiday
I could not find a special Culver’s Thanksgiving menu for 2026. What you will find instead is the fall pumpkin lineup, which runs through the holiday season.
Culver’s announced its 2026 pumpkin treats in August. They are available from September 8, for a limited time. The new Pumpkin S’mores Concrete Mixer joins two returning favorites.
| Item | What’s in It |
|---|---|
| Pumpkin S’mores Concrete Mixer (new in 2026) | Vanilla Fresh Frozen Custard, real pumpkin puree, graham crackers, Hershey’s chocolate pieces, and mini marshmallows |
| Salted Caramel Pumpkin Concrete Mixer | Vanilla custard, real pumpkin puree, and ribbons of salted caramel |
| Pumpkin Spice Shake | Vanilla custard hand-mixed with real pumpkin puree, topped with cinnamon |
What does it cost?
Prices change by restaurant. At one Glenview, Illinois location, the Pumpkin S’mores Concrete Mixer was $4.79 for mini, $5.69 for small, $6.19 for medium, and $6.89 for large, according to a recent review by The Takeout. Check your own restaurant for current prices.
How long will they last?
These are limited-time items and are sold while supplies last. I could not find a confirmed end date for 2026, so pick yours up on Wednesday, November 25 if you want one before Thanksgiving.
Each restaurant page also has its own Flavor of the Day calendar. If you want a specific flavor for Thanksgiving dessert, find the date on your restaurant’s page and plan your pickup for Wednesday.
