Is Chick-fil-A Open on Christmas Day?
Quick answer
No — Chick-fil-A is closed on Christmas Day at every U.S. location, including the drive-thru. Christmas Eve usually has reduced hours, and restaurants reopen December 26.
Christmas week schedule
| Day | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24 (Christmas Eve) | Open — reduced hours | Often closes 2–6 PM |
| Dec 25 (Christmas Day) | Closed | Nationwide, incl. drive-thru |
| Dec 26 | Open — normal hours | Unless it is Sunday |
Before and after Christmas
For catering, schedule pickup on December 23 or 24 — never Christmas Day. The holiday season also brings seasonal treats like the Peppermint Chip Milkshake. Full Christmas Eve details are in our Christmas Eve hours guide.
Christmas FAQs
Is Chick-fil-A open on Christmas Day? +
No. Every Chick-fil-A in the United States is closed on Christmas Day, December 25. This is in addition to the company-wide Sunday closure, so the two days together mean most restaurants are also closed the Sunday near Christmas.
Is the Chick-fil-A drive-thru open on Christmas Day? +
No. Because U.S. Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, the drive-thru is closed too, and delivery is not available that day.
Is Chick-fil-A open on Christmas Eve? +
Usually yes, but with reduced hours. Most locations close early on December 24 — often between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. See our Christmas Eve hours guide for details.
When does Chick-fil-A reopen after Christmas? +
Most restaurants reopen on December 26 with normal hours, unless the 26th falls on a Sunday. The standard Monday–Saturday schedule resumes right after Christmas Day.
Why is Chick-fil-A closed on Christmas? +
Chick-fil-A closes on Christmas Day so team members can be with family, consistent with its Sunday-closure tradition. Christmas Day and Thanksgiving are the two nationwide U.S. holiday closures.
Can I order Chick-fil-A catering for Christmas? +
Yes — schedule pickup for December 23 or 24, not Christmas Day. Holiday catering sells out fast, so order at least 24–48 hours ahead and confirm pickup the day before.
Does Chick-fil-A have a Christmas menu or seasonal items? +
There is no Christmas Day menu (restaurants are closed), but the holiday season brings seasonal items like the Peppermint Chip Milkshake. See our seasonal menu.
Is Chick-fil-A open on December 26? +
Yes. December 26 is a normal operating day at most locations, unless it falls on a Sunday.
Related: Christmas Eve hours · All holiday hours · Peppermint milkshake