Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. No major Thanksgiving parade or named restaurant special was found in our research for San Antonio, so this page sticks to the national facts and asks you to verify locally. Chain restaurants are the most reliable option on the day. Catering and to-go order deadlines generally cluster November 20-23.
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Many chain restaurants are open, including Waffle House, open 24 hours, and Denny's, open 365 days a year. Some chains, including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse and In-N-Out, are normally closed. No named San Antonio Thanksgiving restaurant special was found in our research, so confirm hours locally.
No major Thanksgiving parade was found in our research for San Antonio. Check local listings for smaller neighborhood events. We do not list a parade here because none was verified.
Catering and to-go order deadlines generally cluster November 20-23. Order early in that window for the best choice of pickup times. Confirm the deadline with the specific restaurant or caterer.