Thursday, December 31, 2026
Fast food open on New Year's Eve 2026
On New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2026, 4 of the 10 fast-food and coffee chains we checked are open (some with shorter hours): Taco Bell, Whataburger, Chick-fil-A and Chipotle. 6 are open at some locations, including McDonald's, Burger King, Panera Bread, Jersey Mike's and Starbucks.
No chain here has announced its 2026 New Year's Eve hours yet, so these follow what each did in past years. We update the page as they announce.
Open (2)
Open with shorter hours (2)
Depends on the location (6)
McDonald's
Most McDonald's restaurants stayed open on New Year's Eve 2025, though hours vary by location.VariesBurger King
Burger King restaurants were open on New Year's Eve 2025, though hours vary by location.VariesPanera Bread
Panera says its hours on New Year's Eve may vary by location; to check a cafe, start an order in the Panera a…VariesJersey Mike's
Jersey Mike's says New Year's Eve hours vary by location, so check your store in the Jersey Mike's store loca…VariesStarbucks
Starbucks says most coffeehouses are open on New Year's Eve, but some close earlier than usual.VariesDunkin'
Dunkin' store hours on New Year's Eve vary by location, so check the Dunkin' app.Varies
Most McDonald's restaurants stayed open on New Year's Eve 2025, though hours vary by location.VariesBurger King
Burger King restaurants were open on New Year's Eve 2025, though hours vary by location.VariesPanera Bread
Panera says its hours on New Year's Eve may vary by location; to check a cafe, start an order in the Panera a…VariesJersey Mike's
Jersey Mike's says New Year's Eve hours vary by location, so check your store in the Jersey Mike's store loca…VariesStarbucks
Starbucks says most coffeehouses are open on New Year's Eve, but some close earlier than usual.VariesDunkin'
Dunkin' store hours on New Year's Eve vary by location, so check the Dunkin' app.Varies
Not announced yet (18)
Also on New Year's Eve
Fast food on other holidays
From each chain's announcements and store pages, and news reports of its hours; each chain's page gives the source. Hours at your local restaurant can differ. What's open on New Year's Eve · All holiday hours