Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, and Utah County closes hard. UTA runs no buses, TRAX or FrontRunner. The Provo City Library is closed Thursday and Friday. Costco and Lowe's are closed. A few rec centers open for a morning workout: American Fork's Fitness Center from 5 a.m. to noon and Springville's Clyde Recreation Center from 7 to 9 a.m.
Below is what we confirmed from each place's own page or announcement, as of Nov. 9, 2026. We'll add stores and services as they post holiday hours. Planning the meal itself? See our Thanksgiving in Utah Valley guide.
At a glance
| Place | Thanksgiving, Thu., Nov. 26 | Friday, Nov. 27 |
|---|---|---|
| UTA buses, TRAX, FrontRunner | No service (ski bus only) | Bus and FrontRunner: Saturday schedule; TRAX: weekday |
| Provo City Library | Closed | Closed |
| Costco | Closed (online deals only) | Open; Black Friday weekend starts |
| Lowe's | Closed | Doorbusters start |
| Kohl's | Opens 5 a.m. | |
| Walmart | In-store Black Friday deals at 6 a.m. | |
| American Fork Fitness Center | 5 a.m.-noon | |
| Clyde Recreation Center, Springville | 7-9 a.m. | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Lehi Legacy Center | Closed | |
| Orem Family Fitness Center | Not posted; call 801-229-7154 | |
| Thanksgiving Point | Closed |
Getting around
UTA lists no bus, TRAX, S-Line, FrontRunner, paratransit or UTA On Demand service on Thanksgiving Day; only the ski bus runs. On Friday, buses, FrontRunner and paratransit run a Saturday schedule, and TRAX runs its regular weekday schedule. UTA's holiday page doesn't list UVX separately, so if you rely on it Friday, check UTA's trip planner. Students staying in town without a car should plan the grocery run for Wednesday. Our UVX guide covers the route.
Libraries
The Provo City Library is closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27. The outdoor book drops are closed from 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, to 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. It reopens Saturday, when its regular hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. See our Provo library guide.
Rec centers
- American Fork Fitness Center: 5 a.m. to noon. See our American Fork Fitness Center guide.
- Clyde Recreation Center, Springville: 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. See our Clyde Rec Center guide.
- Lehi Legacy Center: closed all day. See our Legacy Center guide.
- Orem Family Fitness Center: Orem's page lists regular hours (5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday) but no holiday hours yet. Call 801-229-7154 or check the Orem Rec app.
Stores
- Costco: warehouses are closed Thanksgiving, with online-only deals that day. Black Friday weekend runs Nov. 27-30. Locations are in our Costco and Sam's Club guide.
- Lowe's: closed Thanksgiving. Black Friday doorbusters start Nov. 27; MyLowe's Rewards members get them online a day early.
- Kohl's: opens at 5 a.m. Black Friday, when the first 200 shoppers at each store get $5 to $100 in Kohl's Cash.
- Walmart: in-store Black Friday deals start Friday at 6 a.m.; online deals start Nov. 23.
Door times, deals and the local Small Business Saturday list are in our Black Friday 2026 guide.
Thanksgiving Point
Despite the name, Thanksgiving Point in Lehi is closed on Thanksgiving Day. See our Thanksgiving Point guide.
Related guides
- Thanksgiving in Utah Valley
- Black Friday 2026 in Utah County
- What's open on Christmas Day
- Provo City Library guide
- Costco and Sam's Club in Utah County
- Turkey trots in Utah County 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- Holiday Service, Utah Transit Authority. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Hours and Contact Information, Provo City Library. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Clyde Recreation Center, Springville City. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Family Fitness Center, Orem Recreation. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Costco Black Friday 2026 ad: Round 2 deals start Nov. 16, Pirates & Princesses. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Walmart Announces Three Major 2026 Holiday Shopping Events, Cord Cutters News. Checked November 9, 2026.
