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What Denver-area restaurants are open on Christmas this year?

Dec 23, 2024, 3:22 PM | Updated: Dec 27, 2024, 6:40 am

If you burn the Christmas turkey, or if you just don’t feel like a making a Christmas turkey at all, there are a few places to go out to eat on Christmas around Denver…

Although this list gives you a general idea of what’s open, it’s best to check online or call ahead to confirm your restaurant’s hours, especially because they may vary by location.

Applebee’s: While Applebee’s locations will be open, hours may be reduced. You can confirm your restaurant’s hours by calling ahead or checking online.

Arby’s: Hours can vary by location during the holiday season, a spokesperson for Arby’s told Nexstar. You can confirm your Arby’s location’s hours online here.

Burger King: Because Burger King restaurants are individually owned, they may be open for Christmas with varying hours, a representative tells Nexstar. You can find local restaurant hours here.

Denny’s: While your local Denny’s will likely be open for Christmas, the company recommends checking your spot’s dine-in hours before stopping in.

Domino’s: Like others on this list, Domino’s has independently owned locations that may or may not be open on Christmas. Some may also close for Christmas Eve. You can view your location’s hours online.

Dunkin’: Most locations will be open for Christmas, but hours may vary, according to a company spokesperson. Restaurant hours can be viewed online or through the chain’s mobile app.

IHOP: While many locations are open all day, every day, you may want to confirm your restaurant’s hours online before stopping in.

Jack in the Box: Hours may vary by location and can be found online, a company spokesperson previously Nexstar.

McDonald’s: You will likely be able to visit your local McDonald’s, but you’ll want to confirm its hours on the McDonald’s website or app.

Noodles & Company: Select Noodles & Company locations will be open; you can check store hours here.

Panera Bread: Like other chains, Christmas Day hours may vary across Panera Bread locations. You can find those hours here.

Pizza Hut: Like others on this list, hours can vary across Pizza Hut locations but can be confirmed online before you order.

Starbucks: Some Starbucks locations will be open for Christmas, though hours may vary. You can check location hours here or in the Starbucks app.

Waffle House: Known for being open all day, every day, Waffle House locations will be open on Christmas.

Wendy’s: Many Wendy’s locations will be open, the company confirmed. You can find your nearest spot’s hours here.

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