Ruth's Chris Steak House · Thursday, December 31, 2026
Is Ruth's Chris Steak House open on New Year's Eve 2026?
Yes. Ruth's Chris Steak House is open on New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2026 (until 10:30 PM; 2024 and 2025 hours).
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Ruth's Chris restaurants were open until 10:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve in 2024 and 2025, CBS News reported.
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 Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2026OpenChristmas
Friday, December 25, 2026VariesNew 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 Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2026OpenChristmas
Friday, December 25, 2026VariesNew 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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