Massachusetts families will be celebrating Thanksgiving on November 27. For many, it's an opportunity to come together and give thanks while enjoying a homemade feast. For others, it's a day that involves careful planning, preparation, time, and a lot of work.

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While Thanksgiving can be a joyous holiday, whoever is planning the meal has plenty of work to undertake, including preparing and cooking the turkey and the side dishes. That's just the food portion. Never mind getting the house cleaned and organized, along with all of the other everyday tasks. Thanksgiving can be exhausting for some, especially if the host doesn't have much help.

Some Massachusetts Families May Take This Year Off From the Big Homemade Feast

For the reasons previously mentioned, some families may take a year off from the home-cooked meal and opt to have their Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant. Some may enjoy a typical Thanksgiving dinner out, while others may choose something completely different from the menu.

Here are a Few of the Restaurant Chains in Massachusetts That Will Be Closed on Thanksgiving This Year

Whether you're having turkey or something else from the menu this Thanksgiving, keep in mind that the following chain restaurants in Massachusetts have confirmed that they will be closed on November 27.

  • Outback Steakhouse
  • Chili's
  • Olive Garden
  • Cheesecake Factory
  • Texas Roadhouse
  • Red Robin
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These restaurant chains have locations throughout Massachusetts, including areas like Holyoke, West Springfield, Boston, and several others, but their doors will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

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