Of the five holidays on this page, Cracker Barrel closed only on Christmas Day in the 2025 season. It was open on Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, and on Christmas Eve stores closed at 2 p.m. local time. A Yahoo article from Oct 23, 2026 says Cracker Barrel will serve a Thanksgiving meal on Nov 26, but we found no 2026 holiday hours yet.
- Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26, 2026): Yes. NBC's TODAY show reported Cracker Barrel would be open its normal hours on Thanksgiving 2025 (Nov. 27).
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026): No. USA TODAY Network reported that all Cracker Barrel locations were closed on Christmas Day 2025.
Both answers are from 2025 reports, the latest we could confirm. We'll update them when 2026 hours are announced.
Cracker Barrel holiday hours
| Holiday | Open? | What was reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Open 2025 report | NBC's TODAY show reported Cracker Barrel would be open its normal hours on Thanksgiving 2025 (Nov. 27). | today.com |
| Christmas Eve Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Open Closes 2 p.m. local time 2025 report | Cracker Barrel told USA TODAY its restaurants would be open on Christmas Eve 2025 but would close at 2 p.m. local time. | yahoo.com |
| Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2026 | Closed 2025 report | USA TODAY Network reported that all Cracker Barrel locations were closed on Christmas Day 2025. | yahoo.com |
| New Year's Eve Thursday, December 31, 2026 | Open 2025 report | A Cracker Barrel spokesperson told USA TODAY that restaurants would keep regular hours on New Year's Eve 2025. | yahoo.com |
| New Year's Day Friday, January 1, 2027 | Open 2026 report | A Cracker Barrel spokesperson told USA TODAY that restaurants would keep regular hours on New Year's Day 2026. | yahoo.com |
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Cracker Barrel holiday hours FAQ
Is Cracker Barrel open on Thanksgiving 2026?
Yes. NBC's TODAY show reported Cracker Barrel would be open its normal hours on Thanksgiving 2025 (Nov. 27). That is Cracker Barrel's 2025 Thanksgiving answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Cracker Barrel open on Christmas Eve 2026?
Yes. Cracker Barrel told USA TODAY its restaurants would be open on Christmas Eve 2025 but would close at 2 p.m. local time. That is Cracker Barrel's 2025 Christmas Eve answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Cracker Barrel open on Christmas Day 2026?
No. USA TODAY Network reported that all Cracker Barrel locations were closed on Christmas Day 2025. That is Cracker Barrel's 2025 Christmas Day answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Cracker Barrel open on New Year's Eve 2026?
Yes. A Cracker Barrel spokesperson told USA TODAY that restaurants would keep regular hours on New Year's Eve 2025. That is Cracker Barrel's 2025 New Year's Eve answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Cracker Barrel open on New Year's Day 2027?
Yes. A Cracker Barrel spokesperson told USA TODAY that restaurants would keep regular hours on New Year's Day 2026. That is Cracker Barrel's 2026 New Year's Day answer; it hadn't posted 2027 hours yet.
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