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Is Wingstop Open on Thanksgiving and Christmas 2026?
Thanksgiving: Closed · Christmas Day: Closed (2025 reports)
Wingstop's official X account posted on Nov. 26, 2025 that it would be closed on Thanksgiving, and a Las Vegas TV station's list showed stores there reopening at 10:30 AM on Friday. Locations were largely closed on Christmas Day 2025, while most were reported open at usual hours on New Year's Eve 2025 and New Year's Day 2026.
- Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26, 2026): No. Wingstop's official X account posted on Nov. 26, 2025 that it would be closed on Thanksgiving.
- Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026): No. Wingstop told KTVU its locations were largely closed on Christmas Day 2025, though holiday hours are up to each franchisee, so a few may open.
Both answers are from 2025 reports, the latest we could confirm. We'll update them when 2026 hours are announced.
Wingstop holiday hours
| Holiday | Open? | What was reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Closed 2025 report | Wingstop's official X account posted on Nov. 26, 2025 that it would be closed on Thanksgiving. | x.com |
| Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2026 | Closed 2025 report | Wingstop told KTVU its locations were largely closed on Christmas Day 2025, though holiday hours are up to each franchisee, so a few may open. | ktvu.com |
| New Year's Eve Thursday, December 31, 2026 | Most locations open Usual business hours 2025 report | Parade magazine reported that most Wingstop locations would be open on New Year's Eve 2025 during their usual hours, though this can vary by store. | yahoo.com |
| New Year's Day Friday, January 1, 2027 | Open Usual business hours 2026 report | Parade magazine, citing Wingstop's website, reported that Wingstop would stay open on New Year's Day 2026, with most locations running as usual for carry-out and delivery. | yahoo.com |
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Wingstop holiday hours FAQ
Is Wingstop open on Thanksgiving 2026?
No. Wingstop's official X account posted on Nov. 26, 2025 that it would be closed on Thanksgiving. That is Wingstop's 2025 Thanksgiving answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Wingstop open on Christmas Day 2026?
No. Wingstop told KTVU its locations were largely closed on Christmas Day 2025, though holiday hours are up to each franchisee, so a few may open. That is Wingstop's 2025 Christmas Day answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Wingstop open on New Year's Eve 2026?
Most locations open. Parade magazine reported that most Wingstop locations would be open on New Year's Eve 2025 during their usual hours, though this can vary by store. That is Wingstop's 2025 New Year's Eve answer; it hadn't posted 2026 hours yet.
Is Wingstop open on New Year's Day 2027?
Yes. Parade magazine, citing Wingstop's website, reported that Wingstop would stay open on New Year's Day 2026, with most locations running as usual for carry-out and delivery. That is Wingstop's 2026 New Year's Day answer; it hadn't posted 2027 hours yet.
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