Yes, there are some fast-food and chain restaurants open on Christmas in many areas, but options are limited and hours vary a lot by location. It’s almost always a “check your local store” situation, not a guaranteed nationwide rule.

Big picture: what to expect

  • Many fast food chains stay open Christmas Eve but either close or run very limited hours on Christmas Day.
  • Some sit‑down chains and casual spots are open Christmas Day and can function like “fast food” if they offer takeout or online ordering.
  • Hours are heavily location‑dependent, so you’ll want to confirm using each brand’s app, website, or a quick call.

Commonly closed on Christmas

Most of these are widely reported as closed on Christmas Day, even if they’re open on Christmas Eve.

  • Chick-fil-A – Closed Christmas Day nationwide because of their holiday policy.
  • Chipotle – Reported closed on Christmas Day at all locations.
  • Many burger chains (like Hardee’s) operate Christmas Eve but are not listed as open on Christmas Day itself.

So if the question is “Can I count on these for Christmas Day?” the answer is usually no for the big names above.

Places you’re more likely to find open

These aren’t all “classic” drive‑thru fast food, but they’re chains where grabbing a quick meal on Christmas is often possible.

  • Some IHOP locations – Often open for breakfast on Christmas Day, but hours can be reduced.
  • Sit‑down chains like Fogo de Chão , Romano’s Macaroni Grill , various steakhouses and grills – Many advertise Christmas Day service and allow reservations and takeout, so you can use them as a quick‑meal option.
  • Certain local or regional fast‑casual spots – Guides point out that availability varies by state and city, so some local fast‑food outlets may choose to open even when the brand overall doesn’t “guarantee” it.

In other words, yes, you can usually find somewhere , but it might be more of a diner or casual chain than a classic drive‑thru burger spot.

How to quickly check near you

To avoid showing up to a dark drive‑thru, try this on Christmas:

  1. Search “[restaurant name] hours December 25 near me” or use the brand’s app to see holiday hours.
  1. Tap through to the specific location page; many chains list special Christmas hours there.
  1. If it’s close by, call once to confirm, since some locations set their own last‑minute schedule.

Current trend for 2025

Recent 2025 holiday guides show a steady trend: more restaurants focus on Christmas Eve and regular days, while Christmas Day is increasingly treated as a full closure or limited‑hours day. As a result, planning ahead and checking specific locations has become the norm if you want any kind of fast food on Christmas.

TL;DR: Some chains and local spots are open on Christmas, but true fast food is hit‑or‑miss and very location‑specific, so always double‑check your local store’s posted Christmas Day hours.

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