Olive Garden · Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Is Olive Garden open on Veterans Day 2026?
Yes. Olive Garden is open on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Details
Olive Garden restaurants were open on Veterans Day 2025, when they served veterans a free entree from a special menu, FOX 5 New York reported; expect them open on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
Expected, based on Olive Garden's past practice. It hasn't announced its 2026 hours yet. Source
Olive Garden on other holidays
Full scheduleThanksgiving
Thursday, November 26, 2026ClosedChristmas Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2026VariesChristmas
Friday, December 25, 2026ClosedNew Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026OpenNew Year's Day
Friday, January 1, 2027OpenEaster
Sunday, March 28, 2027OpenMemorial Day
Monday, May 31, 2027OpenJuly 4th
Sunday, July 4, 2027OpenLabor Day
Monday, September 6, 2027Open
Thursday, November 26, 2026ClosedChristmas Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2026VariesChristmas
Friday, December 25, 2026ClosedNew Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026OpenNew Year's Day
Friday, January 1, 2027OpenEaster
Sunday, March 28, 2027OpenMemorial Day
Monday, May 31, 2027OpenJuly 4th
Sunday, July 4, 2027OpenLabor Day
Monday, September 6, 2027Open
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