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Universal Studios Hollywood Thanksgiving week 2026

21 to 29 November 20269 open days forecastUnited States

Universal Studios Hollywood is forecast busy over Thanksgiving week, averaging 76%. Quietest on Sunday 29 November at 70%, busiest on Saturday 28 November at 81%.

Quietest day of Thanksgiving week

Sunday 29 November

The quietest day Universal Studios Hollywood is open during Thanksgiving week, forecast at 70% against a break average of 76%.

70%crowds
Next bestSun 22 Nov 71%Sat 21 Nov 75%Wed 25 Nov 76%

21 to 29 November 2026, with the weekends either side. Universal Studios Hollywood runs busy across the break at 76% on a typical day. The figure is the forecast queue level against the park's own busiest days: 100% is its peak, under 30% is a quiet day.

Thanksgiving is Thursday 26 November 2026. Most schools close for the whole week or from Wednesday.

Universal Studios Hollywood day by day, Thanksgiving week

  1. Sat 21 Nov75%busy, about 36 min queues · 11am to 10pm
  2. Sun 22 Nov71%busy, about 32 min queues · 11am to 10pm
  3. Mon 23 Nov80%busy, about 43 min queues · 11am to 10pm
  4. Tue 24 Nov78%busy, about 40 min queues · 11am to 10pm
  5. Wed 25 Nov76%busy, about 38 min queues · 11am to 10pm
  6. Thu 26 Nov76%busy, about 37 min queues · 11am to 9pm
  7. Fri 27 Nov77%busy, about 39 min queues · 11am to 10pm
  8. Sat 28 Nov81%busy, about 44 min queues · 11am to 10pm
  9. Sun 29 Nov70%busy, about 30 min queues · 11am to 9pm
Quietest 0-15%Quieter 15-35%Typical 35-65%Busier 65-88%Busiest 88-100%

Forecasts come from this park's past queues, holidays and the weather. We check every forecast against the real queues: see how we did.

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Frequently asked

How busy is Universal Studios Hollywood during Thanksgiving week 2026?

Busy: a typical day of the break is forecast at 76% crowd level, against the park's own busiest days at 100%.

What is the quietest day at Universal Studios Hollywood over Thanksgiving week?

Sunday 29 November, forecast at 70%. The next quietest are Sun 22 Nov at 71%, Sat 21 Nov at 75%, Wed 25 Nov at 76%.

What is the busiest day at Universal Studios Hollywood over Thanksgiving week?

Saturday 28 November, forecast at 81%. Arrive for opening and ride the headline coasters first, or pick another day of the break.

Are the weekends busier than the weekdays of Thanksgiving week at Universal Studios Hollywood?

Weekdays and weekends run about level through the break: the weekend days average 74% and the weekdays 77%.

Is Universal Studios Hollywood open every day of Thanksgiving week?

Yes, Universal Studios Hollywood is open on every day of the window, 21 to 29 November 2026.