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Is Red Lobster Open on Thanksgiving and Christmas 2026?
Thanksgiving: Closed · Christmas Day: Open (2025 reports)
Every Red Lobster was reported closed on Thanksgiving 2025 except the Times Square flagship, which closed for good in June 2026. For the 2025-26 season, a spokesperson said restaurants would open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, with hours varying by location. Endless Shrimp is not offered on holidays.
- Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26, 2026): No. Business Insider reported that every Red Lobster was closed on Thanksgiving 2025 except the Times Square flagship. That flagship closed for good in June 2026 (Fox Business).
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026): Yes. A Red Lobster spokesperson told USA TODAY that restaurants would be open on Christmas Day 2025, with hours varying by location. Some locations may still close, so call ahead.
Both answers are from 2025 reports, the latest we could confirm. We'll update them when 2026 hours are announced.
Red Lobster holiday hours
| Holiday | Open? | What was reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Closed 2025 report | Business Insider reported that every Red Lobster was closed on Thanksgiving 2025 except the Times Square flagship. That flagship closed for good in June 2026 (Fox Business). | yahoo.com, foxbusiness.com |
| Christmas Eve Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Open 2025 report | A Red Lobster spokesperson told USA TODAY that restaurants would be open on Christmas Eve 2025, with hours varying by location. | yahoo.com |
| Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2026 | Open 2025 report | A Red Lobster spokesperson told USA TODAY that restaurants would be open on Christmas Day 2025, with hours varying by location. Some locations may still close, so call ahead. | yahoo.com |
| New Year's Eve Thursday, December 31, 2026 | Open 2025 report | A Red Lobster spokesperson told USA TODAY that restaurants would be open on New Year's Eve 2025. | yahoo.com |
| New Year's Day Friday, January 1, 2027 | Open 2026 report | A Red Lobster spokesperson told USA TODAY that restaurants would be open on New Year's Day 2026, with hours varying by location. | yahoo.com |
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Red Lobster holiday hours FAQ
Is Red Lobster open on Thanksgiving 2026?
No. Business Insider reported that every Red Lobster was closed on Thanksgiving 2025 except the Times Square flagship. That flagship closed for good in June 2026 (Fox Business). That is Red Lobster's 2025 Thanksgiving answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Red Lobster open on Christmas Eve 2026?
Yes. A Red Lobster spokesperson told USA TODAY that restaurants would be open on Christmas Eve 2025, with hours varying by location. That is Red Lobster's 2025 Christmas Eve answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Red Lobster open on Christmas Day 2026?
Yes. A Red Lobster spokesperson told USA TODAY that restaurants would be open on Christmas Day 2025, with hours varying by location. Some locations may still close, so call ahead. That is Red Lobster's 2025 Christmas Day answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Red Lobster open on New Year's Eve 2026?
Yes. A Red Lobster spokesperson told USA TODAY that restaurants would be open on New Year's Eve 2025. That is Red Lobster's 2025 New Year's Eve answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Red Lobster open on New Year's Day 2027?
Yes. A Red Lobster spokesperson told USA TODAY that restaurants would be open on New Year's Day 2026, with hours varying by location. That is Red Lobster's 2026 New Year's Day answer; it hadn't posted 2027 hours yet.
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