Applebee's Holiday Hours Schedule 2026 | 2027

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So as far as popular restaurants in the USA and Canada and some other countries are concerned, it is important to understand how Applebee's operates during the holidays as their schedule may vary and the hours when the restaurant is open or closed.

Therefore, it does not hurt to read the information provided below to understand and at least not to get into an unpleasant situation in front of closed doors.

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What are Applebee's Holiday Hours?

Here's what we were able to find out about how the chain's restaurants operate on most holidays are open and don't change their schedules much.

However, Applebee's is closed on Christmas and there are also schedule changes for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Applebee's Holiday Hours Schedule on Christmas 2026

Well, here's what you should consider before your visit to the chain's restaurants: the schedule of their work on Christmas holidays, and it looks like this:

• December 24th - on Christmas Eve Applebee's will be open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
  Almost all establishments will operate on the established schedule with modified hours of service.
  And restaurants will close 2 hours earlier.
• December 25th - Applebee's will be closed on Christmas Day.
  Unfortunately this is not the best date to visit the restaurant as all Applebee's locations are closed on Christmas.
• December 26th - the day after Christmas Applebee's will be open from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.
  It is a perfect date to visit the restaurant and have breakfast or lunch there.
  All establishments are operating on a standard schedule.
  It should be noted that seasonal dishes will appear on the menu ask the waiters or see what the company offers in the mobile app.

I recommend you to pay attention to the changes in the schedule on Christmas Eve and it is also not a good idea to go to an establishment on Christmas holidays.

Applebee's Holiday Hours Schedule on New Year's Day 2026

Another holiday for which there are of course changes in the schedule and it's New Year's Day, and here's what's in store for customers this year:

• December 31st - on New Year's Eve Applebee's will be open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
  Most places are open 2 hours less, which of course leads to the restaurant doors closing earlier than usual.
• January 1st - On New Year's Day Applebee's will be open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
  The same situation is observed on January 1st as some establishments will close 2 hours earlier than usual, please keep this information in mind.
• January 2nd - after New Year's Day Applebee's will be open from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.
  There are no changes to hours and service schedules and all restaurants are serving guests according to the standard schedule.

It should be noted that there are minor changes for New Year's Eve and New Year's holidays.

Applebee's Holiday Hours Schedule on Easter 2026

And here is another popular holiday that is celebrated on the same level as Memorial Day, which is of course Easter Sunday and there are no changes in the work of establishments:

• April 4th - On Easter Eve Applebee's will be open from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.
  All restaurants will operate as usual with no adjustments to the schedule.
• April 5th - On Easter Applebee's will be open from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.
  All locations are open as usual.
  Grab your friends and family and feel free to go on vacation.
• April 6th - After Easter Applebee's will be open from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.
  There are also no adjustments to the schedule which of course is done for regular guests.
  You can safely go out for dinner or breakfast with friends.

Note the absence of any adjustments on the part of the company, which is certainly pleasing. It's safe to go out to eat.

Applebee's Holiday Hours Schedule on Thanksgiving 2025

But for Thanksgiving, there are always changes to the schedule that should be noted because they are quite significant:

• November 25th - on Thanksgiving Eve Applebee's will be open from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.
  There are no changes in the working hours on the eve, which is certainly not unpleasant for the guests.
• November 26th - on Thanksgiving Day Applebee's will be open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
  There are slight changes in the working hours and some changes in the hours of service, which of course may cause a little inconvenience.
• November 27th - After Thanksgiving Applebee's will be open from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.
  Without any adjustments to the fireman's schedule, you can safely go for your favorite dishes.

As usual at Thanksgiving, there are slight changes in the restaurant's hours of operation, which of course should be taken into account before your visit.

What Else Do You Need to Know About Applebee's?

And as a result, we can make the following conclusions about the work of establishments on holidays and whitewash some features of service and provision of services to regular customers and guests:

First of all, you should pay attention to the fact that the company strives to provide service every day.

In this regard, its restaurants work practically without changes in the schedule every day.

Secondly, of course, no matter how hard you try, but still employees also want to meet the holidays in the circle of loved ones and family in connection with what and change the hours of service of the restaurant.

It should be noted that the changes concern only a few holidays, namely: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's.

In the third just one holiday date, guests of the establishment will not be able to visit it.

Therefore, it is better to spend Christmas at home, because on this holiday almost all restaurants of the company do not work.