We found no holiday hours from Panda Express itself, so this page leans on news roundups. FOX 11 Los Angeles listed the chain as closed on Thanksgiving 2025. PureWow and People magazine said it has tended to open on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day where locations can, while Christmas Day reports differed.
- Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26, 2026): No. FOX 11 Los Angeles listed Panda Express as closed on Thanksgiving 2025. We found no official Panda Express statement.
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026): It depends on the location. 2025 reports differed. PureWow said Panda Express locations tend to open on Christmas Day where they can. KTVU's Bay Area list showed it closed.
Both answers are from 2025 reports, the latest we could confirm. We'll update them when 2026 hours are announced.
Panda Express holiday hours
| Holiday | Open? | What was reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Closed 2025 report | FOX 11 Los Angeles listed Panda Express as closed on Thanksgiving 2025. We found no official Panda Express statement. | foxla.com |
| Christmas Eve Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Some locations open 2025 report | PureWow's 2025 roundup said Panda Express has historically tended to open on Christmas Eve, location permitting, though some locations may not open at all. | yahoo.com |
| Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2026 | Varies by location 2025 report | 2025 reports differed. PureWow said Panda Express locations tend to open on Christmas Day where they can. KTVU's Bay Area list showed it closed. | yahoo.com, ktvu.com |
| New Year's Eve Thursday, December 31, 2026 | Some locations open 2025 report | People magazine reported in Dec. 2025 that Panda Express has historically tended to open on New Year's Eve, location permitting, though some locations may not open. | yahoo.com |
| New Year's Day Friday, January 1, 2027 | Some locations open 2026 report | People magazine's Dec. 2025 roundup said Panda Express has historically tended to open on New Year's Day, location permitting, though some locations may stay closed. | yahoo.com |
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Panda Express holiday hours FAQ
Is Panda Express open on Thanksgiving 2026?
No. FOX 11 Los Angeles listed Panda Express as closed on Thanksgiving 2025. We found no official Panda Express statement. That is Panda Express' 2025 Thanksgiving answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Panda Express open on Christmas Eve 2026?
Some locations open. PureWow's 2025 roundup said Panda Express has historically tended to open on Christmas Eve, location permitting, though some locations may not open at all. That is Panda Express' 2025 Christmas Eve answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Panda Express open on Christmas Day 2026?
It depends on the location. 2025 reports differed. PureWow said Panda Express locations tend to open on Christmas Day where they can. KTVU's Bay Area list showed it closed. That is Panda Express' 2025 Christmas Day answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Panda Express open on New Year's Eve 2026?
Some locations open. People magazine reported in Dec. 2025 that Panda Express has historically tended to open on New Year's Eve, location permitting, though some locations may not open. That is Panda Express' 2025 New Year's Eve answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Panda Express open on New Year's Day 2027?
Some locations open. People magazine's Dec. 2025 roundup said Panda Express has historically tended to open on New Year's Day, location permitting, though some locations may stay closed. That is Panda Express' 2026 New Year's Day answer; it hadn't posted 2027 hours yet.
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