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These restaurants are open on New Year’s Day 2025: McDonald’s, IHOP, Red Lobster, Dunkin’…
Ushering in the new year could have tired you out, so if you want a hot meal after the hectic celebrations of New Year’s Eve, here are some of your options.
The New Year is here, and you wouldn’t want to welcome it on an empty stomach. If you’re too tired to cook on the first day of 2025, you can opt to celebrate at a restaurant. However, due to the holidays, many establishments are closed.
Luckily, some fast food chains and casual restaurants are open on New Year’s Day. Below is a list of popular restaurants’ hours for the first day of 2025.
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Which restaurants will be open on New Year’s Day?
- Burger King: Location-specific hours vary, but many branches will be available. Expect reduced hours on New Year’s Day. It’s best to check with your local restaurant for its schedule.
- Chick-Fil-A: The chicken chain will be open on New Year’s Day.
- Del Taco: The taco chain will be closed on New Year’s Day.
- Dunkin’: Many locations will be available on New Year’s Day. In the mobile app, you may see the most up-to-date store hours for your local establishment.
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- IHOP: Restaurants will be open on New Year’s Day. Hours vary by location, so check with your local restaurant to determine their specific hours before visiting.
- KFC: All stores will open on New Year’s Day, and with regular store hours.
- McDonald’s: McDonald’s says the majority of their stores are open on New Year’s Day, despite varying opening hours per location. On their website, you may see the hours for the nearest restaurant.
- Olive Garden: The restaurant will be open on New Year’s Day with regular hours.
- Pizza Hut: Most locations of the pizza chain will be open for regular hours on New Year’s Day.
- Popeyes: All locations will be open on New Year’s Day. The hours change depending on the region. So, your neighborhood eatery may be open, but you’ll need to verify the hours.
- Red Lobster: Restaurants will be open for regular hours on New Year’s Day.
- Taco Bell: All stores will be open on New Year’s Day, but hours may vary by location.
- Wendy’s: The chain’s hours vary by location, so check with your local outlet for its holiday hours.
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