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Christmas is a couple weeks away, and whether they are heading to visit family or looking for light displays, many Georgians may need a quick bite to eat.
But with so many businesses closed for the holiday, does that include fast food joints? Here’s what we know:
What day of the week is Christmas 2025?
Christmas 2025 is Thursday, Dec. 25.
Is Chick-fil-A open on Christmas?
All Chick-fil-A locations are closed on Christmas Day.
Is Chipotle open on Christmas?
All Chipotle locations are closed on Christmas Day.
Is McDonald’s open on Christmas?
McDonald’s holiday hours vary by location, so it’s best to check with your local restaurant for its specific hours.
Is Waffle House open on Christmas?
All Waffle Houses are open on Christmas Day.
Is Dunkin open on Christmas?
Dunkin’s holiday hours vary by location, so it’s best to check with your local restaurant for its specific hours.
Is Taco Bell open on Christmas?
All Taco Bells are closed on Christmas Day.
Is Starbucks open on Christmas?
Starbucks’ holiday hours vary by location, so it’s best to check with your local restaurant for its specific hours.
More fast food restaurants
Here are more popular fast food chains with historically varying holiday hours based on location:
Burger KingDomino’sKFCMoe’sPapa John’sPanda ExpressPizza HutPopeye’sSubwayWendy’sWhich restaurants are open for Christmas?
In case you’re more in the mood for a sit-down meal, we can confirm all Red Lobster and IHOP locations will be open for Christmas.
Which restaurants are closed for Christmas?
The following chains are closed across all of their locations on Christmas Day:
Cheddar’sThe Cheesecake FactoryCracker BarrelOlive GardenLonghorn SteakhouseTexas RoadhouseTop Golf
Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s Italian Grill has also been historically closed on Christmas.
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
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