Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and Houston marks the day with the 77th H-E-B Thanksgiving Parade downtown at 9am. Restaurants range from 24-hour chains to hotel dining rooms, and catering deadlines generally cluster November 20-23. OpenTable dining is up 11% year over year, with average spend around $60 per person. Confirm holiday hours with the specific restaurant before you go.
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Yes, many restaurants are open, including 24-hour chains such as Waffle House and Denny's and many IHOP locations. Some chains, including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse and In-N-Out, are normally closed. Confirm hours with the specific restaurant before you go.
The H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade, its 77th edition, is November 26 at 9am in downtown Houston. Arrive early for a viewing spot. Parade-day traffic makes restaurant timing worth planning in advance.
Catering and to-go order deadlines generally cluster November 20-23. Order early in that window for the best choice of pickup times. Restaurants also fill up, with OpenTable dining up 11% year over year.