Restaurants Open on Christmas Day 2026
Christmas Day 2026 falls on Friday, December 25. Of the 41 chains below, 10 kept all or most of their restaurants open on Christmas Day 2025 — including Krispy Kreme, McDonald's, IHOP and Arby's — and 16 closed, among them Chick-fil-A, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Taco Bell and Panera Bread. Chains set their holiday hours each autumn and seldom change them from one year to the next; we will update this page as the 2026 hours are announced.
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Restaurants Open on Christmas Day — FAQ
What fast food restaurants are open on Christmas Day 2026?
On Christmas Day 2025, Krispy Kreme, McDonald's, IHOP, Arby's, Jack in the Box, Wendy's, Denny's, Waffle House, Qdoba Mexican Eats and Red Lobster kept all or most restaurants open. Hours are usually shorter than normal, and each franchise owner makes the final call.
Which restaurants are closed on Christmas Day?
Chick-fil-A, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Taco Bell, Panera Bread, Chili's Grill & Bar, Texas Roadhouse, Cracker Barrel, Outback Steakhouse, Raising Cane's, Culver's, Olive Garden, In-N-Out Burger, Whataburger, Wingstop, Jersey Mike's Subs and P.F. Chang's closed on Christmas Day 2025.
Is Chick-fil-A open on Christmas Day?
No. On Christmas Day 2025: Every restaurant closed. On Christmas Eve: Open. Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, December 25 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Is Chipotle Mexican Grill open on Christmas Day?
No. On Christmas Day 2025: All restaurants closed. Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, December 25 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Is Krispy Kreme open on Christmas Day?
Mostly. On Christmas Day 2025: Shops open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; hours vary. Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, December 25 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Is Taco Bell open on Christmas Day?
No. On Christmas Day 2025: Restaurants closed. On Christmas Eve: Open. Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, December 25 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Is Panera Bread open on Christmas Day?
No. On Christmas Day 2025: Bakery-cafes closed. Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, December 25 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Is Burger King open on Christmas Day?
Some are. On Christmas Day 2025: Some restaurants open, others closed; hours vary. Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, December 25 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Is Chili's Grill & Bar open on Christmas Day?
No. On Christmas Day 2025: Restaurants closed. On Christmas Eve: Open with reduced hours. Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, December 25 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Is Church's Texas Chicken open on Christmas Day?
Some are. On Christmas Day 2025: Select restaurants open; hours vary. Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, December 25 — check your local restaurant's hours before you go.