Ruth's Chris Steak House · Thursday, December 24, 2026
Is Ruth's Chris Steak House open on Christmas Eve 2026?
Yes. Ruth's Chris Steak House is open on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2026.
Details
Ruth's Chris restaurants were open on Christmas Eve 2025, FOX Television Stations reported, with holiday hours that vary by location; 2026 hours haven't been announced.
Expected, based on Ruth's Chris Steak House's past practice. It hasn't announced its 2026 hours yet. Source Updated October 19, 2026.
Ruth's Chris Steak House on other holidays
Full scheduleThanksgiving
Thursday, November 26, 2026VariesChristmas
Friday, December 25, 2026VariesNew Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026OpenNew Year's Day
Friday, January 1, 2027OpenEaster
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, 2026VariesNew Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026OpenNew Year's Day
Friday, January 1, 2027OpenEaster
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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