Christmas Eve is typically a busy day with people shopping for last minute gifts, traveling, cooking meals for family and friends, and preparing for the big holiday the next day. For those who are on the go or for those who don't feel like cooking on Christmas Eve, there's always take out.
Here is a list of fast food restaurants Newsweek has rounded up that will be open around the U.S. on Christmas Eve. Check with local fast food chains to confirm holiday hours, because each location may vary.
If you're craving a burger the day before Christmas, Burger King, McDonald's, Wendy's, Whataburger, White Castle, Smashburger, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, In-N-Out Burger and Shake Shack will all be open. Although they will be open on Christmas Eve, most of the restaurants will be closed, have limited hours, or will only have select locations open on Christmas Day.
Hankering for a sandwich? Subway, Jersey Mike's, Quiznos, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Blimpie and Jimmy John's will be open on for all of your sandwich needs on Christmas Eve. Check with your local fast food restaurants to check which hours they will be open.
If cooking on Christmas Eve for Christmas Day becomes too much and ordering a pizza seems like the best option, there are several pizza restaurants open the day before Christmas. Pizza Hut, Dominos, Papa Johns and Cici's pizza are all open on Christmas Eve. Some of these pizza restaurants are franchises, so call your local pizza place for their hours.
Fast food restaurants like Popeyes, KFC, and Bojangles' will also remain open on Christmas Eve. Even Chick-fil-A will be open the day before Christmas Day.
If you're looking for a Mexican fast food restaurant, there are a few locations open on Christmas Eve. Chipotle, Taco Bell, Del Taco, Moe's Southwest Grill and Qdoba Mexican Grill will be open for the day.
Other fast food restaurants that will be open on Christmas Eve are: Carl's Jr., Charley's Philly Cheesesteaks, Boston Market, Arby's, Wingstop, Sonic Drive-In, Dunkin Donuts, Baskin Robbins, Jack in the Box, Long John Silver's, Panda Express, Pei Wei, Starbucks and Zaxby's.
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