Are gyms open on Thanksgiving 2024? Details on Planet Fitness, YMCA, Orangetheory and more

Millions will gather with family or friends on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving, but some may want to work hard or exercise in the hours before the holiday.

The best way to make sure you can lift some weights for Turkey Day is to find out when your gym will be open, or if it will be open at all.

Some gyms may be completely closed, while others may offer members the opportunity to work out at adjusted times. Many grocery stores, retail stores, restaurant chains and even pharmacies tend to close or implement limited hours in honor of Thanksgiving.

Here’s what you need to know about major gym chains like Planet Fitness, LA Fitness, and YMCA and whether or not they’ll be open on Thanksgiving this year.

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When is Thanksgiving 2024?

Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 28th.

Is Planet Fitness open on Thanksgiving Day?

Planet Fitness locations are independently owned and operated by individual franchise owners, so hours may vary by location. You can find a location near you and check Thanksgiving Day hours here.

Is Orangetheory Fitness open on Thanksgiving Day?

Orangetheory gyms will be open on a “modified schedule” due to the holidays. Most studios across the country will be open for morning classes only, giving members the opportunity to get a workout in before the festivities if they wish.

The best way to make sure your local Orangetheory gym is offering classes on Thanksgiving Day is to contact them online or by phone. Orangetheory Fitness studios are also hosting a “Thanksgiving Workout” class on Thursday and a “Strength in Numbers” workout on Friday.

Is Life Time Fitness open on Thanksgiving Day?

More than 175 Life Time health clubs across the country will be open for a short time on Thanksgiving Day, the company confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY on Tuesday. Some, but not all, clubs open at 4 or 5 a.m. local time and close at 12 p.m. local time.

LifeTime will reopen on Friday, November 29th at 6 p.m.

Find out when your local Life Time location will be open by clicking here.

Is Gold’s Gym open on Thanksgiving Day?

Company-owned Gold’s Gym locations nationwide will remain closed Thursday, but hours will vary by franchise location, according to a statement from the company obtained by USA TODAY on Tuesday.

The best way to find out if your local Gold’s Gym is open is to contact the specific gym or double-check their Thanksgiving Day hours here.

Is 24 Hour Fitness open on Thanksgiving Day?

24 Hour Fitness locations “generally” follow the same, if not similar, schedule during the holidays, including Thanksgiving, in locations across the country. That means a number of locations will be open until 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and will resume normal operations on Friday, November 29, or open as early as 5 a.m. for the 24/7 Club.

Individual clubs may experience discrepancies, so it’s important for members to double-check their own location to confirm, company spokesman Greg Fisher told USA TODAY on Tuesday.

Members were also given the option to bring someone with a “Buddy Pass” through an existing membership or sign up for a full year BOGO membership during the holiday season.

Is YMCA open on Thanksgiving Day?

According to a YMCA spokesperson, the best way to check whether your local YMCA will be open or closed on Thanksgiving Day is to check by phone or online before your visit.

This story has been updated to add new information.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Which gyms will be open on Thanksgiving? Details on Planet Fitness, YMCA and more