Planning for Thanksgiving Workout: Gym Timings and More
With Thanksgiving coming up on Thursday, Nov. 27, you might be among the millions planning to combine family celebrations with maintaining your fitness schedule. To assist you in your planning, here we provide an overview of gym operating hours during the holiday period.
Thanksgiving Day Gym Closures and Timings
It’s common for some gyms to remain closed or operate under modified hours during the holiday. We recommend you to call ahead or check the gym’s website for accurate information. Note that other establishments such as restaurants, retail outlets, and grocery store chains might also operate under adjusted hours.
This article includes details about major gym chains such as Planet Fitness, YMCA, and Orangetheory Fitness, to help you find out whether they will stay open on Thanksgiving.
When is Thanksgiving 2025?
Thanksgiving Day will be observed on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.
Is Planet Fitness Open on Thanksgiving?
Planet Fitness chain is managed by individual franchise owners, hence operating hours differ from one location to another. You can check the hours for your nearest location here.
Is Orangetheory Fitness Open on Thanksgiving?
According to a company spokesperson, many Orangetheory studios operate on a modified schedule on Thanksgiving. You can find the nearest studio to you and check their schedule here.
Is YMCA Open on Thanksgiving?
As each YMCA location operates independently, hours may vary. You can verify the timings of your local YMCA on Thanksgiving by calling them or checking online.
Is Gold’s Gym Open on Thanksgiving?
Gold’s Gym operating hours differ by location. You can check their hours of operation for Thanksgiving here.
Is Anytime Fitness Open on Thanksgiving?
Members of Anytime Fitness have access all year round, 24/7. Staffed hours during the holidays might vary by location, but prospective members can sign up online and visit locations outside of staffed hours.
Are The Bar Method and Basecamp Fitness Open on Thanksgiving?
Holiday hours for The Bar Method and Basecamp Fitness vary by location. You should check the schedule at your closest location for accurate timings. Basecamp Fitness is expected to be open with regular hours on Thanksgiving.
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