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Is McDonald's open on Christmas Day 2026?

Friday, 25 December 2026

The short answer
Check local

Check your local store across the UK.

Last checked 4 sources, linked under each regionFind your local McDonald's

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England and WalesNot confirmed yet; check localSource: Sunday Trading Act 1994, Schedule 1: Sunday opening of large shops (England and Wales) +3 moreCheck local

The large-shop trading laws don't cover selling meals or refreshments to eat on the premises or made to order, so restaurants, cafés and takeaways set their own hours, and they vary by location. Christmas Day is a bank holiday in England and Wales. McDonald's hasn't published Christmas Day 2026 opening times in England and Wales that we could verify (checked 16 October 2026). Check your local store before you go.

ScotlandNot confirmed yet; check localSource: Sunday Trading Act 1994, Schedule 1: Sunday opening of large shops (England and Wales) +3 moreCheck local

The large-shop trading laws don't cover selling meals or refreshments to eat on the premises or made to order, so restaurants, cafés and takeaways set their own hours, and they vary by location. Christmas Day is a bank holiday in Scotland. McDonald's hasn't published Christmas Day 2026 opening times in Scotland that we could verify (checked 16 October 2026). Check your local store before you go.

Northern IrelandNot confirmed yet; check localSource: Sunday Trading Act 1994, Schedule 1: Sunday opening of large shops (England and Wales) +3 moreCheck local

The large-shop trading laws don't cover selling meals or refreshments to eat on the premises or made to order, so restaurants, cafés and takeaways set their own hours, and they vary by location. Christmas Day is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland. McDonald's hasn't published Christmas Day 2026 opening times in Northern Ireland that we could verify (checked 16 October 2026). Check your local store before you go.

Tip: Opening times can change. Check with your local McDonald's before you go. “Check local” means we couldn’t find an official, verifiable source yet.

Questions

Is McDonald's open on Christmas Day 2026?

Check your local store. The large-shop trading laws don't cover selling meals or refreshments to eat on the premises or made to order, so restaurants, cafés and takeaways set their own hours, and they vary by location. Christmas Day is a bank holiday in England and Wales. McDonald's hasn't published Christmas Day 2026 opening times in England and Wales that we could verify (checked 16 October 2026). Check your local store before you go.

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