10 Fast-Food Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day

By Ghuman

Introduction

New Year’s Day is a time for celebration and spending time with family and friends. But if you’re looking for a quick bite to eat, you don’t have to worry. There are plenty of fast-food restaurants open on New Year’s Day. From classic favorites like McDonald’s and Burger King to more unique options like Taco Bell and KFC, there’s something for everyone. Here are 10 fast-food restaurants open on New Year’s Day so you can start the year off right.

10 Fast-Food Restaurants Open on New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day is a time for celebration, and that often means a day off from work and school. But if you’re looking for a quick bite to eat, you don’t have to worry about finding a restaurant that’s open. Here are 10 fast-food restaurants that are open on New Year’s Day.

1. McDonald’s

McDonald’s is one of the most popular fast-food restaurants in the world, and it’s open on New Year’s Day. You can get your favorite burgers, fries, and shakes, as well as breakfast items like Egg McMuffins and hash browns.

2. Burger King

Burger King is another popular fast-food chain that’s open on New Year’s Day. You can get your favorite Whoppers, chicken sandwiches, and other menu items. Plus, you can take advantage of their special deals and promotions.

3. Wendy’s

Wendy’s is a great option for those looking for a quick and tasty meal on New Year’s Day. You can get your favorite burgers, chicken sandwiches, and salads. Plus, you can take advantage of their special deals and promotions.

4. Taco Bell

Taco Bell is a great option for those looking for a quick and tasty Mexican-style meal on New Year’s Day. You can get your favorite tacos, burritos, and nachos. Plus, you can take advantage of their special deals and promotions.

5. KFC

KFC is a great option for those looking for a quick and tasty fried chicken meal on New Year’s Day. You can get your favorite Original Recipe, Extra Crispy, and Kentucky Grilled Chicken. Plus, you can take advantage of their special deals and promotions.

6. Arby’s

Arby’s is a great option for those looking for a quick and tasty sandwich on New Year’s Day. You can get your favorite roast beef sandwiches, curly fries, and shakes. Plus, you can take advantage of their special deals and promotions.

7. Subway

Subway is a great option for those looking for a quick and healthy meal on New Year’s Day. You can get your favorite subs, salads, and wraps. Plus, you can take advantage of their special deals and promotions.

8. Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A is a great option for those looking for a quick and tasty chicken meal on New Year’s Day. You can get your favorite chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and salads. Plus, you can take advantage of their special deals and promotions.

9. Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut is a great option for those looking for a quick and tasty pizza on New Year’s Day. You can get your favorite pizzas, wings, and sides. Plus, you can take advantage of their special deals and promotions.

10. Dunkin’ Donuts

Dunkin’ Donuts is a great option for those looking for a quick and tasty breakfast on New Year’s Day. You can get your favorite donuts, bagels, and coffee. Plus, you can take advantage of their special deals and promotions.

While perhaps starting the New Year off with a visit to a fast-food restaurant may not be the best move if your resolution was to hit the gym and get yourself into great shape, if you want to enjoy some quick and easy comfort food as a New Year’s Day treat, you’re in luck: most major fast-food chains are open on New Year’s Day.

Now, that said, hours may vary by location on January 1st, so before you head out for that New Year’s Eve hangover cure hamburger or taco, take a moment to check the schedule at your preferred fast-food go-to, but generally speaking, the chains featured here will all be at your service. Just don’t try to get service at a Chick-fil-A on New Year’s Day in 2023—but it’s not a New Year’s thing at all; it’s just that Jan 1, 2023 happens to be a Sunday, and that chain is never open on that day of the week.

Here are 10 fast-food restaurants you can visit on New Year’s Day.

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Buckets of chicken can be yours on New Year’s Day, as can KFC’s famed biscuits, mashed potatoes, and other sides, because Kentucky Fried Chicken is wide open on New Year’s Day.

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Considering most Golden Arches locations don’t even close down on Christmas Day, it’s probably no surprise for you to learn that McDonald’s is open on January 1st as well. So by all means ring in 2023 with a Quarter Pounder, some McNuggets, or a Super Mario Bros. Happy Meal.

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Taco Bell is open on New Year’s Day, and it’s a good thing, too, because a Mexican Pizza or Chalupa can be the perfect food to ingest after a night of imbibing too much booze.

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BK is open on January 1st, 2023, and with normal hours at most locations. So if you’re up early and want a fast-food breakfast or you’re finally dragging yourself out the door in the afternoon, Burger King is ready for you.

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You didn’t think Wendy’s would let McDonald’s and Burger King have all the fun on New Year’s Day, did you? Not to mention the sales. This beloved fast-food chain will be wide open on 1/1/2023.

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You can’t order a pizza from Domino’s on Christmas Day, but you sure can get your Domino’s fix on New Year’s Day. And you can order the chain’s eats on New Year’s Eve, too, which might be well advised before the revelry starts.

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America can keep on running on Dunkin’ even on New Year’s Day, because this coffee and donut shop is open for business on the first of the year. (In fact, most Dunkin’ locations are open every day of the year.)

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Service at the Speed of Sound takes no breaks on New Year’s Day. You can head to most Sonic locations on January 1st and you’ll find it operating under normal Sunday hours.

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Sandwiches aplenty are at your disposal on the first day of 2023, because Subway restaurants are open on New Year’s Day. (Christmas Day is the only day on which all Subways close, by the way.)

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It would be a cold start to the New Year without a hot cup of coffee from Starbucks, no? Well, no need to fret, because the coffee giant is open on January 1st.

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