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The final week of the year has arrived, and 2026 is on the horizon.<\/p>\n New Year’s Eve<\/a> is on Wednesday, Dec. 3,1 and whether you are looking for a full sit-down meal or a quick trip through a drive-thru for a burger or some chicken nuggets, diners will have plenty of options this year.<\/p>\n While some restaurant chains will be closed on New Year’s Day, most will remain open on New Year’s Eve, albeit some under adjusted hours.<\/p>\n Here’s what you need to know about restaurants and fast food chains on New Year’s Eve, including whether they’ll be open and their hours. Some companies have hours that vary by region or location, so it is always a good idea to check online or call your nearest location for their specific hours.<\/p>\n New Year’s Eve traditions: <\/strong>Shrimp, a cherry, more. See quirky New Year\u2019s Eve drop traditions.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n New Year’s Eve is on Wednesday, Dec. 31, this year.<\/p>\n Most Starbucks locations should be open on Dec. 31, but Starbucks coffeehouse hours vary by location. You can find hours for a specific store using the\u00a0Starbucks app<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dunkin’ hours vary by location, however a majority of locations should be open on New Year’s Eve. You can find hours for a specific store using the\u00a0Dunkin’ store locator<\/a>\u00a0or the\u00a0Dunkin’ Rewards app<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hours vary by location, but most McDonald’s restaurants in the U.S. are open on holidays, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. You can check the hours for your local restaurant\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Chick-fil-A restaurants will be open on New Year’s Eve, although some locations may have limited operating hours. Customers are encouraged to check with their local restaurant for specific hours of operation.<\/p>\n Chipotle restaurants will be open on New Year’s Eve; however, they will close at 8 p.m. local time, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.<\/p>\n Most Cava restaurants will be open on Dec. 31, however hours vary by location so customers are encouraged to check with their local restaurant for specific hours, according to a company spokesperson.<\/p>\n According to the company, holiday hours vary by location, so it is best to check with your local restaurant. You can find the closest restaurant using Burger King’s\u00a0store locator<\/a>.<\/p>\n Most Wendy’s locations will be open on holidays, however hours vary by location, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Customers are encouraged to use the company’s location finder for the most up-to-date information on your nearest Wendy’s location.<\/p>\n Hours vary by location, but you can check your local Taco Bell’s hours\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Yes, Whataburger restaurants will be open on Dec. 31, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY.<\/p>\n Yes, Shake Shack locations will be open on New Year’s Eve, according to the company’s website, however some locations may close early. The company recommends checking with your nearest location regarding their hours.<\/p>\n Some Zaxby’s restaurants may choose to close early on New Year’s Eve, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Hours vary by location and the company recommends customers contact their local Zaxby’s for specific holiday hours.<\/p>\n Subway restaurants are independently owned and operated, so hours vary by location. Customers should check with their local restaurant regarding specific holiday hours.<\/p>\n Yes, Firehouse Subs locations will be open regular hours on Dec. 31, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.<\/p>\n Yes, Panera Bread restaurants will be open on Dec. 31, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Hours vary by location so customers are encouraged to check online or call their nearest location for specific holiday hours.<\/p>\n Hours for both Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. vary by location, so customers should check with their local restaurants regarding specific holiday hours.<\/p>\n Yes, Cracker Barrel restaurants will be open regular hours on Dec. 31, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.<\/p>\n Yes, IHOP locations will be open on New Year’s Eve. Hours vary by location, so check with your local restaurant regarding their specific hours before visiting.<\/p>\n Yes, Waffle House restaurants will be open on Dec. 31.<\/p>\n Krispy Kreme locations will open regular hours on Dec. 31, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.<\/p>\n Most Outback Steakhouse locations will be open on Dec. 31 with hours varying by location, the company told USA TODAY. Customers should check with their local restaurants regarding specific holiday hours.<\/p>\n Yes, Carrabba’s Italian Grill locations will be open on Dec. 31 with hours varying by location, the company told USA TODAY. Customers should check with their local restaurants regarding specific holiday hours.<\/p>\n Bonefish Grill hours vary by location, so customers are advised to check with their local restaurants regarding specific holiday hours.<\/p>\n Yes, Texas Roadhouse restaurants will be open their regular hours on Dec. 31, a company spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY. Hours may vary by location so customers are encouraged to check with their local restaurant for specific hours.<\/p>\n Select Applebee’s locations nationwide will be open on New Year’s Eve, although hours may be reduced, the company told USA TODAY. Hours vary by location, so customers should contact their local restaurant before visiting.<\/p>\n Yes, Red Lobster restaurants will be open on Dec. 31, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Hours vary by location so customers are encouraged to check Red Lobster’s website for hours for the location nearest you.<\/p>\n Yes, Maggiano restaurants will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Dec. 31, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.<\/p>\n Yes, Fogo de Ch\u00e3o restaurants will be open from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 31, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY.<\/p>\n Chili’s restaurants will be open regular hours on Dec. 31, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.<\/p>\n Yes, First Watch locations will be open regular hours on Dec. 31, the company told USA TODAY.<\/p>\n Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X\u00a0@GabeHauari<\/a>\u00a0or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.<\/em><\/p>\nWhen is New Year’s Eve 2025?<\/h2>\n
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Is Wendy’s open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
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Is Whataburger open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Shake Shack open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Zaxby’s open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Subway open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Firehouse Subs open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Panera Bread open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Are Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Cracker Barrel open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is IHOP open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Waffle House open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Krispy Kreme open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Outback Steakhouse open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Carrabba’s Italian Grill open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Bonefish Grill open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Texas Roadhouse open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Applebee’s open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Red Lobster open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Maggiano’s open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Fogo de Ch\u00e3o open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is Chili’s open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n
Is First Watch open on New Year’s Eve?<\/h2>\n