Christmas Hours Applebees

If you are thinking of visiting one of Applebee's restaurants on December 25, 2026 Christmas Day, you may want to avoid it, as most of them will be closed. However, some of them may be open, which you should check with your local area.

Is Applebee's Open on Christmas Eve 2026?

As for visiting on Christmas Eve evening December 24, it's safe to go for food.

Dec 24 Open 11 a.m. and Closed 10 p.m.

This time may vary slightly depending on the city and location.

When Does Applebee's Open Day after Christmas?

Normal opening hours will already be available the day after the holiday, the schedule may vary slightly depending on the location, but on average the opening hours will be like this:

Dec 26 Open 11 a.m. and Closed 12 p.m.

Weekends may have a weekend work schedule, if the day falls on a Sunday, then the working hours will correspond to that.

Applebee's Holiday Hours 2026

If you can't visit the place on one of the holidays, you can order food through the mobile app or on the official page, you can also use the delivery service. Opening/closing hours may vary by location.

HolidaysDateOperation Time
Father's day Jun 21 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Patrick's Day Mar 17 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Good Friday Apr 3 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Thanksgiving Nov 26 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Black Friday Nov 27 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Mother's Day May 10 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Easter Monday Apr 6 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Halloween Oct 31 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Independence July 4 11 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Labor Day Sep 7 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Veterans Day Nov 11 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Easter Sunday Apr 5 11 a.m. _ 10 p.m.
Christmas Eve Dec 24 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Christmas Day Dec 25 Closed
New Year Jan 1 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.

What Time Does Store Open?

The standard opening hours are listed in the table below and are the same for weekdays.

WeekDaysOperation Time
Monday 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Tuesday 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.

What are the Hours on Saturday and Sunday?

On Saturday all branches are open as normal, but on Sunday the hours are slightly different.

WeekendOperation Time
Saturday 11 a.m. _ 12 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. _ 10 p.m.

The Most Discussed Questions

These are the most frequently asked questions that visitors to this institution are interested in, the answers to them will help you to understand more about the pitfalls of your visit and help you save time and money.

When is Applebees Happy Hour

This is the time when you can get food at a significant discount, it takes place twice a day:

  • 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • 9 p.m. to Close

These times may vary at some locations, so we recommend calling the hotline beforehand.

Does Applebees Take Apple Pay

The restaurant's mobile app does not accept or support apple pay. But there are a few simple ways you can get around this.

  • Purchase an establishment gift card and use it for payments
  • Use a third-party delivery service that supports this type of payment Uber Eats, GrubHub, DoorDash.

Pay at the establishment itself using ApplePay's contactless payment system.

Does Applebees Take Reservations

Restaurant does not offer traditional reservations, but they do have a call-ahead seating arrangement and a waitlist system. This system allows guests to join the waitlist remotely through the Applebee's website or app, or by calling the local outlet ahead of time.

When your table is ready, you'll receive a text message. This call-ahead service is particularly useful during busy lunch and dinner hours, as it can save you from waiting for a table to become available.

For large parties, Applebee's encourages reservations to ensure adequate seating and staffing. You can make these reservations online through website or mobile app, or by calling your local restaurant directly.

When Does Applebees Unlimited Wings End

The restaurant runs this promotion periodically, and you can always find the dates on the official web page.