In-N-Out's job site names three annual closure days: Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. In 2025, restaurants were open on Christmas Eve with limited hours, most closing around 11 p.m., and most were open on New Year's Eve. NBC's TODAY reported normal hours on New Year's Day 2026.
- Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26, 2026): No. FOX 11 Los Angeles reported that In-N-Out was closed on Thanksgiving 2025, citing RetailMeNot and emails from restaurants.
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026): No. Parade magazine reported that In-N-Out would be closed on Christmas Day 2025 and reopen Dec. 26.
Both answers are from 2025 reports, the latest we could confirm. We'll update them when 2026 hours are announced.
In-N-Out Burger holiday hours
| Holiday | Open? | What was reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Closed 2025 report | FOX 11 Los Angeles reported that In-N-Out was closed on Thanksgiving 2025, citing RetailMeNot and emails from restaurants. | foxla.com |
| Christmas Eve Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Open Limited hours; most locations close around 11 p.m. 2025 report | Parade magazine reported that all In-N-Out locations would be open on Christmas Eve 2025 with limited hours, most closing around 11 p.m. | yahoo.com |
| Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2026 | Closed 2025 report | Parade magazine reported that In-N-Out would be closed on Christmas Day 2025 and reopen Dec. 26. | yahoo.com |
| New Year's Eve Thursday, December 31, 2026 | Most locations open 2025 report | KXAN (Nexstar) reported that In-N-Out confirmed most, if not all, of its locations would be open on New Year's Eve 2025. | digital-release.kxan.com |
| New Year's Day Friday, January 1, 2027 | Open Normal hours 2026 report | NBC's TODAY show reported that In-N-Out locations would keep normal hours on New Year's Day 2026. | today.com |
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In-N-Out Burger holiday hours FAQ
Is In-N-Out Burger open on Thanksgiving 2026?
No. FOX 11 Los Angeles reported that In-N-Out was closed on Thanksgiving 2025, citing RetailMeNot and emails from restaurants. That is In-N-Out Burger's 2025 Thanksgiving answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is In-N-Out Burger open on Christmas Eve 2026?
Yes. Parade magazine reported that all In-N-Out locations would be open on Christmas Eve 2025 with limited hours, most closing around 11 p.m. That is In-N-Out Burger's 2025 Christmas Eve answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is In-N-Out Burger open on Christmas Day 2026?
No. Parade magazine reported that In-N-Out would be closed on Christmas Day 2025 and reopen Dec. 26. That is In-N-Out Burger's 2025 Christmas Day answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is In-N-Out Burger open on New Year's Eve 2026?
Most locations open. KXAN (Nexstar) reported that In-N-Out confirmed most, if not all, of its locations would be open on New Year's Eve 2025. That is In-N-Out Burger's 2025 New Year's Eve answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is In-N-Out Burger open on New Year's Day 2027?
Yes. NBC's TODAY show reported that In-N-Out locations would keep normal hours on New Year's Day 2026. That is In-N-Out Burger's 2026 New Year's Day answer; it hadn't posted 2027 hours yet.
Is In-N-Out open on Easter?
No. In-N-Out was listed among the restaurants closed on Easter Sunday 2025, and its job site names Easter as one of its three annual closure days. (Source: newsweek.com)
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