Funviralpark (NEXSTAR) – If you’re out and about this Christmas, or if you just want to skip the traditional home feast and make it a little quicker, you know your options are limited. Many restaurants will be closed on his December 25th, but some are open even on holidays.
To save you the trouble of finding these eateries, here’s a list of the major fast food chains and restaurants that will remain open for Christmas 2022, as well as some restaurants that will close.
Please note that times may vary by location.
Boston Market
Participating Boston Market stores will open on Christmas, according to the company’s website.
burger king
A Burger King rep told Nexstar that hours may vary by location. You can check your local time online.
Denny’s
Denny’s, which is known for being open all year round, is also open on Christmas.
domino
Because Domino’s stores are independently owned, they may or may not be open on Christmas, a company representative told Country Living. You can view the opening hours for your area online.
Dunkin’
Many Dunkin’ stores will be open on Christmas, but a representative told Nexstar that store hours may vary. Please check Dunkin’ store hours online or on the mobile app before visiting.
golden ranch
Some Golden Corral stores are open on Christmas, but may have limited hours. They may also have reduced opening hours on Christmas Eve. You can check the opening hours of the restaurant here.
ihop
IHOP stores are listed as operating online, but it’s a good idea to check with local restaurants before stopping by.
jersey mikes
The company says Jersey Mike’s will have limited hours on Christmas Eve, but will be closed on Christmas.
McDonald’s
Since the majority of McDonald’s stores are independently owned and operated, holiday hours may vary by store, a representative told Country Living. I can confirm.
noodles
Some noodle places will open. You can check store hours here.
panela bread
Panera Bread says opening hours vary by store. You can check the opening hours for your area online.
red lobster
Red Lobster says some stores allow eat-in and take-out orders. Participating restaurants and their hours of operation can be found in this list shared by Red Lobster.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to its website.
sonic
Sonic’s locations are independently owned, so the restaurant may be open on Christmas, but hours vary.
Starbucks
Some Starbucks stores will be open, but hours may vary. Location times can be found online here.
waffle house
Known for being open all day every day and making headlines when it closes, Waffle House opens on Christmas. There’s even a song about it.
Wendy’s
Many Wendy’s stores are open on Christmas, but hours may vary. You can check the opening hours of your nearest store online.
The restaurant chains mentioned above will be staffing Christmas, but some restaurants will be closed for the holidays. possible). A fellow chicken restaurant, Raising Cane’s, which closes on major holidays, closes on Christmas.
Some restaurants, like Olive Garden, may close early on Christmas Eve as well as on Christmas Eve, according to the company. Depending on the restaurant, they are closed on Christmas Day.
In-N-Out stores will be open until 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve, but will be closed on Christmas, according to a company spokesperson.
Many Buffalo Wild Wings stores will be open on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day, a representative told Nexstar. However, opening hours may vary by location. You can check the hours of operation for your local Buffalo Wild Wings here. A Firehouse Subs rep said some restaurants will close early on Christmas Eve and may close entirely on Christmas. You can check the opening hours of the store here.
Most KFC restaurants close on Christmas, but company representatives recommend checking with Nexstar and your local KFC for holiday hours.
Chipotle, Pizza Hut, Qdoba and White Castle stores will close early on Christmas Eve and will remain closed until Christmas Day, a company representative told Nexstar.
Check the opening hours of your nearest restaurant before heading out.
