(NEXSTAR) — If you’re on the go this Christmas, or just skipping the traditional house party for something a little quicker, you probably know your options are limited. While many restaurants will close their doors on December 25, there are some that are still accepting patrons during the holidays.
To save you the hassle of searching for those restaurants, here’s a list of the major fast food chains and restaurants that will remain open, and some that will close, for Christmas 2022.
Please note that hours may vary by location.
boston market
Participating Boston Market locations will be open by Christmas, according to the company’s statement. website
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king of burgers
Hours may vary by location, a Burger King representative tells Nexstar. You can check the local time online here.
Denny’s
Known for being “always open,” Denny’s will be open for Christmas.
domino
Because Domino’s locations are independently owned, they may or may not be open at Christmas, a company representative told Country Living. Some may also close for Christmas Eve. You can see the hours of your location online.
nailing
Many Dunkin’ locations will be open for Christmas, but hours may vary by store, a representative tells Nexstar. Before you visit, check the hours of your Dunkin’ location online or in the mobile application.
pen of gold
Some Golden Corral locations will be open for Christmas, but may have limited hours. They may have reduced hours on Christmas Eve as well. You can check the hours of your restaurant here.
I EXPECT
Although IHOP locations are listed as open onlineyou may want to check with your local restaurant before stopping.
mike’s jumper
Jersey Mike’s will have limited hours on Christmas Eve but will be closed for Christmas, according to the business.
mcdonald’s
Because the vast majority of McDonald’s locations are independently owned and operated, holiday hours may vary by store, a representative said. Life in the countryside. You can check the hours of your location online.
noodles and company
Select Noodles locations will be open; You can check store hours here.
bread bread maker
Hours may vary by store, depending on bread bread maker. You can check the hours of your location online.
Red Lobster
Select locations will be open for dine-in and takeout, according to Red Lobster. Participating restaurants and their hours can be found at she is ready Shared by Red Lobster.
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Ruth’s Chris Steak House locations will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas, according to their website.
sonic
Because Sonic locations are independently owned, restaurants may be open at Christmas, but with different hours. The hours of the location can be viewed online here.
starbucks
Some Starbucks locations will be open, but may have different hours. Location hours can be found online here.
Waffle House
Known for being open all day, every day, and causing headlines when closed – Waffle House locations will be open over Christmas. there is even a song about it
Wendy’s
Many Wendy’s Locations will be open at Christmas, but hours may vary. You can check the hours of your nearest location online.
While the restaurant chains mentioned above plan to be staffed for Christmas, there are a few others that will be taking the holidays. Because Christmas falls on a Sunday, Chick-fil-A it will be closed (although they probably would have closed anyway, as they did last year). fellow chicken restaurant raising reedswhich closes on major holidays, will close at Christmas.
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, according to the business. Christmas Eve hours will vary Taco Bell restaurants, the company says, but the locations will be closed on Christmas Day.
In-N-Out locations will be open until 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve, according to a company spokesperson, but will be closed on Christmas.
Many Buffalo Wild Wings locations will be open on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day, a representative tells Nexstar. However, hours may vary by location; you can check the hours of your local Buffalo Wild Wings. here. A representative for Firehouse Subs says that some of their restaurants will close early on Christmas Eve and may close entirely for Christmas. You can check the hours of your store here.
Most KFC restaurants will be closed on Christmas Day, but a company representative tells Nexstar that he recommends checking with your local KFC for their holiday hours.
Chipotle, Pizza Hut, Qdoba and White Castle locations will close early on Christmas Eve and remain closed through Christmas Day, company representatives told Nexstar.
Before you head out, be sure to check the hours of your nearest restaurant.