Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In New Hampshire

NEW HAMPSHIRE — In 2020, many Granite Staters opted for small, low-key holiday celebrations as coronavirus cases soared nationwide and public health experts urged social distancing.

We weren’t used to Christmas without the trimmings; however, while the situation was not ideal, many of us realized large, stressful holiday gatherings aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. This year, many may again opt to keep Christmas simple and unhurried.

Doing so could mean letting someone else take care of the holiday festivities entirely. This includes the cooking.

If that’s the route you’re going this Christmas, we certainly won’t blame you. Luckily, several local and chain restaurants plan to be open on Christmas Day.

In case you need a recommendation of where to eat out on Christmas, Patch compiled a roundup of local and national restaurants slated to be open that day. Be sure to make reservations early, as available times are likely to fill up fast.

An important note: Business hours can vary by location. Patch encourages you to call any restaurant on this list in advance to double-check hours on Christmas Day.

Also, here are the chain restaurants expected to be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, unless otherwise noted, according to lists compiled by The Pioneer Woman, Woman’s Day and Food Network.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Concord, Nashua

Carrabba's Italian Grill: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day in Bedford

Chili’s: Open Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day in Nashua and Salem.

Denny’s: Numerous locations

Domino’s: Numerous locations

Dunkin’: Numerous locations

IHOP: Numerous locations

McDonald’s: Numerous locations

Olive Garden: Concord and Newington

Panda Express: Numerous locations

Starbucks: Numerous locations

Again, hours can vary by location. Always call ahead to make sure your local restaurant of choice is open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

Are you a local restaurant that will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Leave a note in the comment section and let Patch readers know that you will be open for customers.