The new year is here, signaling a time for many Americans to set their goals and embrace New Year’s resolutions for 2025.

If you’re planning to kick off the year by shopping or enjoying breakfast, you’ll be pleased to know that lots of grocery stores, retail shops, and restaurant chains will be open on New Year’s Day, though some may have modified hours.

If cooking isn’t on your agenda for January 1st or you simply want a quick meal while you’re out, McDonald’s might be a great option. While many of their locations will be open, keep in mind that hours may differ from one place to another, so some locations could be closed on New Year’s Day.

It’s advisable to check the hours for your nearest McDonald’s by utilizing the company’s store locator.

Which Restaurants Are Open on New Year’s Day?

Here’s a selection of restaurants that will have at least some of their locations open on New Year’s Day. For those that provided their hours, they are listed below.

• Starbucks (hours may vary; check specific store hours via the Starbucks app or here)
• Dunkin’ (hours differ by location; find your store hours with the Dunkin’ store locator or Dunkin’ Rewards app)
• Chick-fil-A (some locations could have limited hours; confirm with local restaurants here)
• Chipotle: 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Burger King (holiday hours vary; check using Burger King’s store locator)
• Wendy’s (hours fluctuate by location)
• Taco Bell (hours vary from one location to another)
• Subway (hours vary based on location)
• Cracker Barrel
• IHOP (hours vary by location)
• Waffle House
• Outback Steakhouse (most locations will be open; hours vary)
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill (hours differ by location)
• Olive Garden (the Times Square location will be closed)
• Bonefish Grill (hours depend on location)
• Texas Roadhouse
• Applebee’s (hours may vary by location)
• Hooters
• Red Lobster
• Fogo de Chão: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Whataburger
• Chili’s
• First Watch