For those seeking an alternative to the traditional turkey dinner this festive season, a significant number of McDonald's restaurants across the United Kingdom will be serving customers on Christmas Day. While the vast majority of the chain's 1,400 UK outlets will close for the festivities, a select group will keep their doors open, offering Big Macs, fries, and breakfast McMuffins to those who want them.
Christmas Day Service Across the Nation
This year, a total of 39 McDonald's locations will operate on December 25th. This marks an increase from the previous year, when only 28 branches remained open. The fast-food giant has confirmed that only a handful of its restaurants open for Christmas, advising customers to always check its online restaurant locator for the most accurate, up-to-date information on trading hours during the holiday period.
The open restaurants are predominantly located in and around London, with several offering their standard 24-hour service right through from Christmas Eve into Boxing Day. Other branches in the Midlands and elsewhere will operate with reduced hours, many closing in the early afternoon.
Full List of Restaurants Open All Day on December 25
The following McDonald's branches are confirmed to be open with extended or 24-hour service on Christmas Day 2025:
- Mare Street, Hackney, London (24 hours)
- City Road, Islington, London (24 hours)
- Ballards Road, Dagenham, London (24 hours)
- Haringey, Green Lanes, London (24 hours)
- Ealing Broadway, Arcadia Centre, London (24 hours)
- Quil Street, Alperton, London (24 hours)
- Gateway Retail Park, Beckton, London (24 hours)
- Peggy Bedford, Bath Road, Uxbridge (24 hours)
- Hanwell, Iron Bridge, Southall (24 hours)
- Stanmore Cornerhouse, Stonegrove, Edgware (24 hours)
- Brent Park Drive Thru, North Circular Road, London (24 hours)
- Wembley Park, Stadium Retail Park, Wembley (24 hours)
- South Harrow - Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Circle (24 hours)
- Cambridge Services (Swavesey), A14/A11, Boxworth (24 hours)
- Cobham MSA, Food Court Building, Cobham (24 hours)
Several other London locations will open for substantial portions of the day, including Edgware Road in Westminster and Swiss Cottage on Finchley Road, both trading from 8am until 10pm.
Branches with Reduced Christmas Hours
A number of restaurants, primarily in the Midlands, will open for breakfast and lunch before closing in the early afternoon. These include:
- Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire (7am - 11am)
- Coventry Walsgrave, Wigston Road, Coventry (7am - 2pm)
- Olton, Warwick Road, West Midlands (7am - 2pm)
- Shirley, Stratford Road (Monks Path), Solihull (7am - 2pm)
- Coalville, Adcock Road (7am - 2pm)
- Evesham, Link Road (7am - 2pm)
- Uttoxeter DT, By Pass Road, Uttoxeter (7am - 2pm)
- Burton on Trent, The Beeches (7am - 2pm)
In London, the Neasden Drive Thru on Neasden Lane will operate from 11am until 7pm.
Planning Your Festive Visit
The decision to keep select restaurants open caters not only to those who do not celebrate Christmas but also to essential workers, travellers, and anyone fancying a festive fast-food treat. With 11 more locations open than in 2024, the chain is expanding its Christmas Day service.
Customers are strongly urged to verify the opening times of their local restaurant before travelling, as hours can be subject to last-minute changes based on staff availability and demand. Whether it's for a late-night snack after celebrations or a quick breakfast before present-opening, these McDonald's outlets are set to provide a slice of normalcy on the national holiday.
