Presidents Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday (in reference to George Washington, the country’s first president), is observed on the third Monday of every February. In 2022, Presidents Day falls on February 21.
As it’s a federal holiday, many government offices are closed and some private businesses may also be shut. But several retail venues, including many restaurants, will be open on Presidents Day.
Presidents Day was originally meant to celebrate the birth of Washington, who was born on February 22.
However, with President Abraham Lincoln having been born on February 12, “the position of the holiday between the birthdays of Washington and Abraham Lincoln gave rise to the popular name of Presidents Day,” the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) explains.
Amid the ongoing pandemic, some restaurant locations may be offering limited services and have safety requirements, such as mask wearing and social distancing. Contact your local branch to confirm any safety restrictions in place before visiting.
Below are the Presidents Day hours for some restaurant chains across the country.
Chick-fil-A
- Open on Presidents Day? Yes. Most branches are open.
- Typical daily hours of operation: Around 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time
Red Lobster
- Open on Presidents Day? Yes. Most locations are open.
- Typical daily hours of operation: Around 11 a.m. to 10 or 11 p.m. local time
McDonald’s
- Open on Presidents Day? Yes. Most venues are open.
- Typical daily hours of operation: Around 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. local time.
Burger King
- Open on Presidents Day? Yes. Most branches are open.
- Typical daily hours of operation: Around 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time
KFC
- Open on Presidents Day? Yes. Most restaurants are open.
- Typical daily hours of operation: Around 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. or 12 a.m. local time
Applebee’s
- Open on Presidents Day? Yes. Most restaurants are open.
- Typical daily hours of operation: Around 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. local time
Domino’s Pizza
- Open on Presidents Day? Yes. Most locations are open.
- Typical daily hours of operation: Around 10:30 a.m. to 12 or 1 a.m. local time
Pizza Hut
- Open on Presidents Day? Yes. Most branches are open.
- Typical daily hours of operation: Around 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time.
Olive Garden
- Open on Presidents Day? Yes. Most locations are open.
- Typical daily hours of operation: Around 11 a.m. to 10 or 11 p.m. local time.
Chili’s
- Open on Presidents Day? Yes. Most venues are open.
- Typical daily hours of operation: Around 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. or 12 a.m. local time.
Dairy Queen
- Open on Presidents Day? Yes. Most venues are open.
- Typical daily hours of operation: Around 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time.
Jack in the Box
- Open on Presidents Day? Yes. Most venues are open.
- Typical daily hours of operation: 24 hours.
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