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12 Places To Make A Coffee Or Fast Food Run On NYE And New Year’s Day

Yes, you can get a Venti Cold Brew on New Year’s Day.

by Daffany Chan

Fast food spots like Starbucks and McDonald’s will be open (with varying hours) on Dec. 31, 2021, and Jan. 1, 2022, to help you score a New Year’s Eve snack or a New Year’s Day coffee.

On your food run, remember to check the CDC guidelines for the most updated health rules.

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Burger King

Burger King’s hours on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) will depend on the location, per a Burger King spokesperson.

If you’re looking for an NYE burger or New Year’s Day breakfast, check your local restaurant to find out specific operating hours.

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Chick-fil-A

New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31): Hours may vary, per a Chick-fil-A spokesperson, but expect most locations to be open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

New Year’s Day (Jan. 1): Hours may vary, but most restaurants will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Check store locations before banking on a chicken-filled holiday.

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Chipotle

New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31): Most restaurants (save for a few airport locations) will close at 8 p.m., according to Chipotle.

New Year’s Day (Jan. 1): Locations will have normal operating hours.

For specifics on your Chipotle, check here.

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Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen store hours will vary by location on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), per a DQ spokesperson,

Check your local DQ restaurant for specific store hours if a Blizzard is must this holiday.

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Dunkin’

According to a Dunkin’ spokesperson, many Dunkin’ locations will be open on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), but hours will depend on the location.

Check the Dunkin’ mobile app your to make sure your location is open for a New Year’s brew.

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Krispy Kreme

The doughnut chain’s locations will have varying holiday hours on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), per Krispy Kreme.

To see if a New Year’s Eve (or Day) doughnut run is a possibility, check Krispy Kreme shop hours with the find a location tool.

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McDonald’s

You might be able to score New Year’s Eve fries this year — most locations are open on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), according to a McDonald’s spokesperson.

To confirm the holiday hours of your local restaurant, use the brand’s restaurant locator.

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Panera

Per a Panera spokesperson, locations will have varying opening and closing times on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1).

Check your store’s hours with the location finder if your craving a bread bowl in the new year.

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Starbucks

You can end 2021 and begin 2022 with a coffee in hand.

The chain’s operating hours on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) will vary by location, so make sure you check your local hours with the Starbucks app or Starbucks’ store locator.

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Subway

According to Subway, New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) hours will vary by location since the stores are “individually owned and operated.”

Check Subway’s store locator to see the hours of your local store if you want a New Year’s sandwich.

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Taco Bell

Restaurant hours will vary on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), according to a Taco Bell spokesperson.

Check here to see what hours, if any, your local T-Bell will be open for year-end tacos and burritos.

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Wendy’s

Many Wendy’s locations will be open on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), according to the company’s Square Deal blog.

Before you put a New Year’s Junior Bacon Cheeseburger on the menu, check your local store for holiday operating hours.

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