Are Restaurants Open on Black Friday 2020? Deals at McDonald's, Applebee's and More

By Seren Morris On 11/27/20 at 12:01 AM EST

Black Friday is typically a day for shopping and making the most of the deals, but if you want to celebrate the day after Thanksgiving by going out to a restaurant, you're in luck.

Restaurants will be open on Black Friday, as unlike Thanksgiving Day, today is not a federal holiday. Therefore, most businesses, including restaurants and fast-food restaurants, will be open as usual, following their regular hours.

However, despite not being a federal holiday Black Friday is a state holiday in California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.

Therefore, some restaurants in these states may choose to close or operate with modified hours on Black Friday.

Additionally, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions that affect restaurants vary by state. In some states, diners may face restrictions such as limited capacities, outdoor dining only, or take-out and delivery options, which is worth bearing in mind if you are planning on eating out today.

Nevertheless, many restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops will be open on Black Friday, with plenty of them offering deals and discounts to celebrate the holiday, like the ones listed below from Retail Me Not. Some of the deals are ongoing, or part of another promotion—but when better to save some money than Black Friday?

McDonald's Golden Arches sign seen on August 6, 2018, in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom. Many restaurants, including McDonald's, will be open on Black Friday. Getty/Matthew Horwood

Black Friday Restaurant Deals

Until Cyber Monday, Applebee's is giving away bonus $10 gift cards to customers who purchase a $50 gift card, and until December 31, Blaze Pizza is giving away $5 gift cards for every $25 spent on gift cards in-store or online.

Like Applebee's, Chili's is giving away $10 gift cards with every gift card purchase of $50 or more. Cumberland Farms is giving away free coffee or a Chill Zone beverage to customers who purchase any Reese's, Cadbury, or Hershey's XL bar until December 29.