Christmas dinner options for those on the go or who would rather not cook the traditional full meal at home are limited. While many restaurants are closing their doors on December 25, some still accept customers on the holiday. The following is a list of major fast-food chains and restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day 2023, as well as those that will be closed.
What Fast Food Is Open on Christmas Day?
On any given day, eating at your favourite fast food chain restaurant provides comfort, and I imagine that feeling amplified on a holiday like Christmas. If you need a last-minute gift for a grab bag or gift exchange, you can stop by some of these restaurants and pick up a gift card for stocking stuffers or anyone else on your shopping list.
Benihana
Benihana will be open as usual on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Boston Market
All Boston Market restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve, with only a few remaining open on Christmas Day. Because hours vary by location, check with your local restaurant before going in.
Buca di Beppo
Enjoy an Italian feast at your favorite restaurant, or order from any of the bizarre catering options available this holiday.
Fogo de Cho
What better way to ring in the holidays than with a meal at Fogo de Cho? The hours on Christmas Eve are 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and the hours on Christmas Day are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Morton’s Steakhouse
Most of Morton’s locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Simply call your local location to confirm hours.
Papa John’s
Papa John’s select locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Macaroni Grill
Macaroni Grill will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
This year, get your steak fix at Ruth’s Chris, offering a prix fixe menu and a special seasonal cocktail. You can also order holiday take-out ahead of time. And, as with most restaurants, hours will vary depending on the location.
Sonic
Because most SONIC locations are independently owned, hours will vary, but some will be open on Christmas. Just make sure to check the hours of your local restaurant.
Starbucks
Hours vary, so call ahead before going in on Christmas.
Burger King
Hours vary from location to location, but some will be open.
Taco Del Mar
The fast food restaurant will be open for business on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. However, the hours may not be the same as usual, so check with your local Del Taco if you want to celebrate Santa.
Dunkin’ Donuts
Many Dunkin’ Donuts locations are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but not all. The mobile app contains the most recent hours for your local shop.
KFC
On Christmas Day, all locations are closed but open on Christmas Eve. Most, however, close early on Christmas Eve. A representative said the closing time will be around 7 or 8 p.m.
Little Caesars
The majority of stores will be open on Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas Day. The hours, however, will differ depending on the location. You can find them in the app or on the website of the “pizza pizza” chain.
McDonald’s
According to a McDonald’s USA representative, McDonald’s hours vary by location, but most locations are open. The hours of your nearest restaurant can be found on its website.
Taco Bell’s
There are no consistent hours across locations. As a result, they will differ. A representative suggests that your local shop may be open but that you should use the store locator on the company’s website to find the hours of the nearest restaurant.
Waffle House
It’s their thing to always be available. That will also be the case here. You should definitely check with your local shop to be sure because you’ll be very disappointed if you arrive at 2 a.m. and leave empty-handed.
Wendy’s
Frosty’s home will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Most will have standard hours, but you should double-check.
Whataburger
With the exception of some restaurants in stadiums, the chain’s restaurants are open 24 hours a day, 364 days a year. Christmas Day is the only day off each year.
White Castle
White Castle locations will be open on Christmas Eve but will close early. The closing time will differ depending on the location. However, all locations are closed on Christmas Day.
Fast Food Closed on Christmas Day
While the restaurants listed above will be open for business on Christmas, a few others will be closed.
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A will be closed on Christmas Day (though they would have likely closed anyway, as they did last year).
Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s, another chicken restaurant that closes on major holidays, will also close on Christmas.
Olive Garden
According to the company, some restaurants, such as Olive Garden, will not only be closed on Christmas Day but may also close early on Christmas Eve, depending on the amount of business.
In-N-Out
According to a company spokesperson, In-N-Out locations will be open until 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve but will be closed on Christmas.
Buffalo Wild Wings
According to a representative, many Buffalo Wild Wings locations will be open on Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day. Hours may vary by location; check the hours of your nearest Buffalo Wild Wings.
Firehouse Subs
According to a Firehouse Subs representative, some of its restaurants will close early on Christmas Eve and may close completely for the holiday.
KFC
Most KFC restaurants will be closed on Christmas Day, but a company representative tells Nexstar that you should check with your local KFC for holiday hours.
Smashburger
Smashburger restaurants are open on Christmas Eve until 6 p.m. and closed on Christmas Day.
Pizza Hut’s
According to a representative, some locations will have reduced hours but will be open on Christmas Eve. However, most stores will be closed on Christmas Day.
Popeyes
The hours will differ depending on the location. So, your neighbourhood restaurant may be open but check the hours first.
Shake Shack
The hours will differ depending on the location. According to a representative, most locations are open on Christmas Eve but closed on Christmas Day. You’ll have to check the hours of your nearest restaurant to be sure.
Mr. Bob Evans
While Bob Evan’s will be closed on Christmas, you can visit from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The restaurant also has take-out options, such as Farmhouse Feasts and Holiday Hot Family Meal To Go.
Buffalo Wild Wings
While most B-Dubs locations will be closed on Christmas Day, many will be open on Christmas Eve.
Chipotle
Unfortunately, Chipotle is closed on Christmas, but it is open for a limited time on Christmas Eve. From 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can get a burrito.
Cracker Barrel
While Cracker Barrel will be closed on Christmas, you can visit until 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
According to company representatives at Qdoba, White Castle locations will close early on Christmas Eve and remain closed until Christmas Day.
Can you get McDonald’s on Christmas Day?
The fast food restaurant’s website states that “Only a handful of McDonald’s restaurants open on Christmas Day, please refer to the restaurant locator to confirm if your local restaurant is open during the Christmas period and what times they are trading.”
Is McDonald’s closed on Christmas Day UK?
On Christmas Day, the vast majority of McDonald’s restaurants in the UK will be closed; however, you may find that a very small number of them are still open for business.
Which country has the best Christmas food?
France reportedly has the best Christmas food.
Caviar, foie gras, lobster, oysters, and champagne are typical foods served at Christmas dinner in France. The French also like to spend a lot of money on their holiday meal. It is not uncommon for the main dish to be roasted lamb, duck, or goose in addition to the traditional roasted turkey.
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