Is McDonald's Open on New Year's Day 2026?
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Molly BurfordDecember 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Whether you're staying in or hitting the town on New Year's Eve or planning on kicking back and vegging out on New Year's Day, you might be curious about what fast-food restaurants are open on those days. And if your fave burger place is McDonald's, you might be wondering: Is McDonald's open on New Year's Day and New Year's Eve? And what are the hours if so?
Here's everything you about stopping by Mickey D's on New Year's.
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Is McDonald's Open on New Year's Day?
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Whether you need a greasy cheeseburger after a late night out on New Year's Eve or want to treat yourself to some salty fries to welcome 2026, you will be happy to hear that most McDonald's locations will be open on New Year's Day on Jan. 1, 2026.
That said, this can vary greatly by location, so it's always wise to check ahead of your trip using the McDonald's restaurant locator tool on its website or the McDonald's app to confirm whether or not your local restaurant will be open on New Year's Day.
What Are McDonald's New Year's Day Hours?
If your McDonald's is open on New Year's Day, expect reduced or modified hours so employees can enjoy some well-deserved time off to spend quality time with family and friends and celebrate the holiday.
Hours vary widely across McDonald's locations, so check your local hours online via the restaurant locator or the McDonald's app.
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Is McDonald's Open on New Year's Eve?
As with New Year's Day, most McDonald's restaurants will remain open for the holiday. Again, though, you should always check ahead of time before you swing by to confirm your local location is open.
What Are McDonald's New Year's Eve Hours?
Business hours on New Year's Eve vary by location, so check your local McDonald's hours online via its restaurant locator or the McDonald's app. You can generally expect modified or reduced hours, as McDonald's closes early on New Year's Eve to give its employees time off.
In any event, have a safe, happy and healthy start to 2026. Happy New Year!
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