Benihana · Thursday, December 24, 2026
Is Benihana open on Christmas Eve 2026?
Yes. Benihana is open on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2026.
Details
Benihana restaurants were open on Christmas Eve 2025, FOX Television Stations reported from restaurant websites; 2026 hours haven't been announced.
Expected, based on Benihana's past practice. It hasn't announced its 2026 hours yet. Source Updated October 19, 2026.
Benihana on other holidays
Full scheduleThanksgiving
Thursday, November 26, 2026VariesChristmas
Friday, December 25, 2026OpenNew Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026Not announcedNew Year's Day
Friday, January 1, 2027Not announcedEaster
Sunday, March 28, 2027OpenMemorial Day
Monday, May 31, 2027Not announcedJuly 4th
Sunday, July 4, 2027Not announcedLabor Day
Monday, September 6, 2027Not announced
Thursday, November 26, 2026VariesChristmas
Friday, December 25, 2026OpenNew Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026Not announcedNew Year's Day
Friday, January 1, 2027Not announcedEaster
Sunday, March 28, 2027OpenMemorial Day
Monday, May 31, 2027Not announcedJuly 4th
Sunday, July 4, 2027Not announcedLabor Day
Monday, September 6, 2027Not announced
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Not a postal holiday: Post Offices open and mail is delivered.OpenBanks
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Yes, with earlier pickups and some FedEx Office locations closing early.LimitedStock market
Yes, until an early close at 1:00 p.m. ET.Limited
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Yes, with earlier pickups and some FedEx Office locations closing early.LimitedStock market
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