Many people will come together with family or friends to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, but some may want to hit the gym and get some exercise before the big meal.

To ensure that you can lift some weights before the Thanksgiving feast, it’s essential to check if your gym will be operating and, if so, what the hours will be.

Some gyms might shut down entirely, while others could have modified hours. Retailers, restaurants, grocery stores, and pharmacies frequently adjust their hours or close for Thanksgiving.

Here’s what you need to know about whether popular gym chains like Planet Fitness, LA Fitness, and YMCA will be open on Thanksgiving this year.

When is Thanksgiving 2024?

Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 28.

Will Planet Fitness be open on Thanksgiving Day?

Planet Fitness gyms are individually owned and operated, which means hours can differ by location. To find a gym near you and confirm its Thanksgiving hours, check here.

Will Orangetheory Fitness be open on Thanksgiving Day?

Orangetheory Fitness studios will operate on a “modified schedule” for the holiday. Most studios nationwide will offer morning classes, allowing members to get in a workout before the festivities.

To confirm if your local Orangetheory Fitness studio will hold classes on Thanksgiving Day, check their website or call them. They will also offer a special “Thanksgiving Workout” class on Thursday and a “Strength in Numbers Workout” on Friday.

Will Gold’s Gym be open on Thanksgiving Day?

Gold’s Gym locations that are company-owned will be closed on Thursday. However, hours may vary at franchise-operated locations, as per a statement from the company obtained by YSL News.

To see if your local Gold’s Gym is operating, it’s best to reach out to your specific gym or check its Thanksgiving hours here.

Is 24 Hour Fitness open on Thanksgiving Day?

Locations of 24 Hour Fitness will generally maintain similar hours for the holidays, including Thanksgiving. Many gyms will be open until 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and will resume normal hours or open at 5 a.m. for the regular 24/7 clubs on Friday, Nov. 29.

Individual clubs may have slight variations, so it’s important for members to check the hours at their local gym, as noted by company spokesman Greg Fisher to YSL News.

Members are also allowed to bring a guest using a “buddy pass” with their existing membership or can sign up for a buy-one-get-one free membership during the holiday timeframe.

Will YMCA be open on Thanksgiving Day?

The best way to determine if your local YMCA will be open on Thanksgiving Day is to contact them directly via phone or check their website ahead of your visit, as per a spokesperson for YMCA.