Many major chain restaurants and fast‑food places are open on Easter Sunday 2025, but hours vary by location and city, so you’ll need to confirm with your local branch before you go.

Big picture: who’s open on Easter 2025?

In 2025, a wide mix of casual dining chains, steakhouses, Italian spots, and fast food restaurants plan to open on Easter Sunday, often with slightly reduced or modified hours. Some also offer Easter brunch menus or family meal bundles you can pick up for at‑home gatherings.

National sit‑down chains typically open

Examples of chains reported as open on Easter Sunday 2025 (check your local restaurant’s hours):

  • Applebee’s (usual Sunday hours or slightly modified).
  • Denny’s (24/7 or Sunday schedule in most locations).
  • IHOP (many locations open, but hours can be shortened).
  • Cracker Barrel (standard holiday‑style Sunday schedule, often breakfast‑heavy).
  • Olive Garden (open during normal Sunday hours in many areas).
  • Outback Steakhouse (select locations open; hours may differ).
  • LongHorn Steakhouse (brunch/dinner options with normal or slightly adjusted hours).
  • Red Lobster (open in many locations; some might be takeout/delivery only).
  • Maggiano’s Little Italy (open with regular hours and sometimes Easter or family carry‑out meals).
  • Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Bonefish Grill, Season’s 52 (various locations open with dine‑in and takeout).

Fast food and coffee chains

Most major fast‑food brands keep at least some locations open on Easter Sunday 2025, but times vary and are often shorter than usual.

  • McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s: generally open, franchise‑by‑franchise decision on hours.
  • Starbucks and Dunkin’: many locations open, often with limited hours; local store decides.
  • KFC: a number of locations open with varying hours.
  • Krispy Kreme, Panda Express, Marco’s Pizza, Noodles & Company: numerous locations operating on Easter Sunday 2025.

Think of Easter a bit like other major holidays: big brands are often open, but exact schedules are set locally, not nationally.

Quick HTML table of example chains

Below is an HTML table (not exhaustive) summarizing example chains that are reported as open on Easter Sunday 2025. Always verify with your nearest location.

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Restaurant</th>
      <th>Type</th>
      <th>Easter 2025 Status (General)</th>
      <th>Notes</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>Applebee's</td>
      <td>Casual dining</td>
      <td>Open at many locations</td>
      <td>Usually normal Sunday hours; check local times.[web:1][web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Denny's</td>
      <td>Diner</td>
      <td>Open</td>
      <td>Many 24/7 or standard Sunday hours.[web:1]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>IHOP</td>
      <td>Breakfast/diner</td>
      <td>Open at many locations</td>
      <td>Hours may be shortened or vary by franchise.[web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Cracker Barrel</td>
      <td>Family restaurant</td>
      <td>Open</td>
      <td>Standard Sunday/holiday style service.[web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Olive Garden</td>
      <td>Italian</td>
      <td>Open</td>
      <td>Normal Sunday hours in many locations.[web:1][web:3][web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Outback Steakhouse</td>
      <td>Steakhouse</td>
      <td>Select locations open</td>
      <td>Call ahead; hours vary.[web:1][web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>LongHorn Steakhouse</td>
      <td>Steakhouse</td>
      <td>Open</td>
      <td>Brunch and dinner; check specific hours.[web:1][web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Maggiano's Little Italy</td>
      <td>Italian</td>
      <td>Open</td>
      <td>Normal hours; often offers Easter or family carry-out meals.[web:1][web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Red Lobster</td>
      <td>Seafood</td>
      <td>Many locations open</td>
      <td>Some dine-in, some takeout/delivery only.[web:1]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>KFC</td>
      <td>Fast food</td>
      <td>Some locations open</td>
      <td>Hours depend on each restaurant.[web:3][web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>McDonald's</td>
      <td>Fast food</td>
      <td>Most locations open</td>
      <td>Franchise-specific hours; often reduced.[web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Taco Bell</td>
      <td>Fast food</td>
      <td>Most locations open</td>
      <td>Hours can vary widely.[web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Wendy's</td>
      <td>Fast food</td>
      <td>Most locations open</td>
      <td>Check local store times.[web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Starbucks</td>
      <td>Coffee shop</td>
      <td>Many locations open</td>
      <td>Holiday/shortened hours in some stores.[web:7]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Dunkin'</td>
      <td>Coffee/donuts</td>
      <td>Many locations open</td>
      <td>Location-by-location decision.[web:7]</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

How to find what’s open near you

Because holiday hours are so local, the most reliable way to answer “what restaurants are open on Easter Sunday 2025 near me?” is to:

  1. Search your favorite chain’s store locator and check the specific location’s holiday/Easter hours online.
  2. Use reservation platforms (like OpenTable) to see which nearby restaurants are actively taking Easter Sunday bookings.
  1. Call ahead to independent or local restaurants, since many either close for Easter or offer only a special brunch seating.

If you tell me your city or area, I can help you narrow this to more specific suggestions (types of places and typical local patterns) while still reminding you to verify individual hours.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.