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Is Sonic Open on Thanksgiving and Christmas 2026?
Thanksgiving: Some locations open · Christmas Day: Some locations open (2025 reports)
Sonic drive-ins are often independently owned, so holiday hours vary. For 2025, TODAY reported some locations open on Thanksgiving and others closed. PureWow said Sonic is usually open on Christmas Eve but mostly closed on Christmas Day. Check your drive-in in the SONIC App before you go.
- Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26, 2026): Some locations open. NBC's TODAY show reported that some Sonic locations would be open on Thanksgiving 2025 and others closed. Check your local hours in the Sonic app.
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026): Some locations open. PureWow reported for 2025 that most Sonic locations are typically closed on Christmas Day, but some independently owned ones may open.
Both answers are from 2025 reports, the latest we could confirm. We'll update them when 2026 hours are announced.
Sonic holiday hours
| Holiday | Open? | What was reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Some locations open 2025 report | NBC's TODAY show reported that some Sonic locations would be open on Thanksgiving 2025 and others closed. Check your local hours in the Sonic app. | today.com |
| Christmas Eve Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Open 2025 report | PureWow's 2025 Christmas roundup said Sonic is usually open on Christmas Eve, but advised checking your local drive-in's holiday hours first. | yahoo.com |
| Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2026 | Some locations open 2025 report | PureWow reported for 2025 that most Sonic locations are typically closed on Christmas Day, but some independently owned ones may open. | yahoo.com |
| New Year's Day Friday, January 1, 2027 | Varies by location 2025 report | FOX4 Kansas City's (Nexstar) New Year's Day 2025 list said Sonic locations are independently owned and may be open with different hours. | yahoo.com |
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Sonic holiday hours FAQ
Is Sonic open on Thanksgiving 2026?
Some locations open. NBC's TODAY show reported that some Sonic locations would be open on Thanksgiving 2025 and others closed. Check your local hours in the Sonic app. That is Sonic's 2025 Thanksgiving answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Sonic open on Christmas Eve 2026?
Yes. PureWow's 2025 Christmas roundup said Sonic is usually open on Christmas Eve, but advised checking your local drive-in's holiday hours first. That is Sonic's 2025 Christmas Eve answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Sonic open on Christmas Day 2026?
Some locations open. PureWow reported for 2025 that most Sonic locations are typically closed on Christmas Day, but some independently owned ones may open. That is Sonic's 2025 Christmas Day answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Sonic open on New Year's Day 2027?
It depends on the location. FOX4 Kansas City's (Nexstar) New Year's Day 2025 list said Sonic locations are independently owned and may be open with different hours. That is Sonic's 2025 New Year's Day answer; it hadn't posted 2027 hours yet.
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