Wendy's doesn't have one company-wide holiday schedule — because most locations are independently owned franchises, whether a specific Wendy's is open on Thanksgiving or Christmas depends on that owner's own decision.
Why There's No Single Answer for Wendy's Holiday Hours
The vast majority of Wendy's restaurants are run by franchise owners rather than the corporate parent, and Wendy's lets each owner set their own holiday schedule. That means on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, some Wendy's locations open with limited hours while others close for the day entirely — even in the same city. There's no reliable chain-wide rule for either holiday, which makes checking your specific location the only sure way to know before you go.
| Holiday |
Status |
| New Year's Day |
Open, normal or slightly reduced hours |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
Open, normal hours |
| Easter Sunday |
Open at many locations, hours vary by franchise |
| Memorial Day |
Open, normal hours |
| Independence Day (July 4th) |
Open, normal hours |
| Labor Day |
Open, normal hours |
| Veterans Day |
Open, normal hours |
| Thanksgiving |
Varies by location — many open with limited hours, some close; check your local store |
| Black Friday |
Open, normal hours |
| Christmas Eve |
Most locations open, hours vary by franchise |
| Christmas Day |
Varies by location — some open with limited hours, many close; check your local store |
| New Year's Eve |
Open, normal hours |
Because nearly every Wendy's is independently franchise-owned, there's no consistent chain-wide holiday policy for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Use the Wendy's app or store locator, or call ahead, before counting on a specific location being open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wendy's open on Thanksgiving?
It depends on the location. Most Wendy's restaurants are independently franchise-owned, so some open with limited hours on Thanksgiving while others close for the day. Check your local store.
Is Wendy's open on Christmas Day?
It varies by location — some Wendy's restaurants open with limited hours on Christmas Day, while many others close. There's no single chain-wide rule.
Why don't all Wendy's locations have the same holiday hours?
Because the vast majority of Wendy's restaurants are owned by independent franchisees, each of whom sets their own holiday schedule rather than following one corporate policy.
Is Wendy's open on Christmas Eve?
Most Wendy's locations are open on Christmas Eve, though hours can vary by franchise.
