If weeks of holiday planning and festivities have left you exhausted and you don’t feel like cooking over Christmas, or if you’re planning on traveling, knowing which fast food places or restaurants will be open ahead of time can help ease some of the holiday stress.
Here’s a list of some of the major restaurant and fast food chains and whether they’ll be open on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day, Dec. 25. It’s always best to confirm if your local restaurant is open, as well as its holiday hours, before venturing out with the family or placing a takeout order.
Applebee’s: Some Applebee's locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but the hours may be reduced, the company told Yahoo. Hours vary by location, so customers should contact their local restaurant for specific holiday hours before visiting.
Arby’s: Most Arby’s locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the company confirmed to Yahoo. However, store hours may vary by location, so it is recommended to confirm hours before visiting.
Burger King: Holiday hours vary by location, so it’s best for customers to check their local restaurant's hours using the store locator.
Chick-fil-A: Hours may vary by location on Christmas Eve. But all restaurants are closed on Dec. 25, according to the website.
Chipotle: It will be open on Christmas Eve but with varying holiday hours at each location. Restaurants will be closed on Christmas Day, a spokesperson confirmed to USA Today.
Cracker Barrel: Stores will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and all stores will be closed on Christmas Day, a company spokesperson told Yahoo. Customers are also advised to visit CrackerBarrel.com to confirm the hours for their local store.
Dunkin’: Many locations will be open, but hours may vary by location. You can check your local Dunkin’ store hours through the app or store locator.
IHOP: The chain is known for being open 365 days a year, including holidays. However, since it is run by independent franchisees, customers should confirm with their local restaurant.
McDonald’s: Hours vary by location, but most restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Customers can check if their local McDonald’s location is open here.
Panera Bread: It’s open on Christmas Eve, but restaurants will have different holiday hours, depending on the location. Panera is closed on Christmas Day.
Red Lobster: Restaurants will be open on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, a company spokesperson confirmed to Yahoo. But hours will vary by location, so customers are advised to check the website for specific hours.
Starbucks: A company spokesperson told Yahoo that “Coffeehouse hours vary by location, and they may occasionally adjust their hours based on business and customer needs.” They recommended that guests confirm holiday hours on the Starbucks app or via the store locator here.
Subway: The restaurants are independently owned and operated, so holiday hours will vary depending on the location. It’s best to check the hours before venturing out.
Taco Bell: The fast food chain is open on Christmas Eve, but hours may vary by location. Taco Bell is closed on Christmas Day, according to its website.
Waffle House: It’s known for being open 24/7 year-round, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Wendy’s: Many restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but hours may vary depending on the location, the company confirmed to Yahoo. It recommends checking the hours of your local restaurant using the location finder.
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