Is Starbucks Open on Christmas Day 2025?

Starbucks Christmas Hours: Here Is What You Can Count On For December 25, 2025

If your Christmas morning plan includes a latte, read this now. After speaking with Starbucks teams and licensed operators today, I can confirm the picture. Most company operated Starbucks stores will close on Christmas Day 2025. A smaller group of licensed locations, the ones inside airports, hotels, hospitals, and some grocery stores, plan to open with shorter hours. The mix will vary by city.

What is open on Christmas Day 2025

Here is the bottom line. Company stores are planning a full day closure, to give staff time with family. Licensed shops run by partners have more flexibility. Think terminal kiosks, hotel lobby counters, casino floors, big box and grocery entrances. Some will serve a steady stream of travelers and hotel guests. Expect limited menus, smaller crews, and earlier closing times.

If you are flying on the 25th, you have the best odds. Airport bars move a lot of Americanos on holiday mornings. If you are near a large hospital, you may also find a green siren glowing. Neighborhood cafés that sit alone on a corner plan to stay dark.

How to plan your coffee run

Treat Christmas like a snow day. You need a plan, and a backup.

• Confirm hours in the Starbucks app or store locator, then call if you need to.
• If one store closes, check airport, hotel, or grocery locations nearby.
• Expect tighter menus. Have a second drink choice ready.
• Buy beans, cold brew, and syrups before the 24th, just in case.

Why this mix of closures matters

This is food culture, not just a schedule. A day of rest for most baristas is now normal. That choice honors the people behind your cappuccino. It also shifts how we celebrate. Coffee becomes part of home cooking again, not only a stop on the way.

Licensed shops open because travel does not pause. Hotels host families and crews. Grocery stores run lean morning shifts. These locations promise essential service, hot coffee, and a quick bite. You will see shorter food cases, fewer holiday pastries, and more basic drinks. The Peppermint Mocha might be there, or not, depending on inventory. Expect drip coffee, lattes, and cold brews to anchor the day.

Make the magic at home

You can build a café feeling in your kitchen. Two simple moves unlock most holiday flavors.

Peppermint Mocha, quick and bright

1. Brew 6 ounces of strong coffee or espresso.
2. Stir in 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons sugar, and a few drops peppermint extract.
3. Warm 4 ounces milk until steamy, froth if you can, then pour over.
4. Finish with whipped cream and crushed candy cane.

Spiced syrup for any cup

Simmer 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 cloves, and a strip of orange peel for 5 minutes. Cool, strain, and keep in the fridge for two weeks. Add a tablespoon to drip coffee, oat milk lattes, or cold brew. It tastes like a cozy sweater.

Holiday baking ties right in. Toast an orange zest panettone slice, or warm a ginger cookie, and pour a Holiday Blend press pot. If you stocked the Starbucks Blonde roast, it loves sweet things. Dark roasts cozy up to chocolate and nutty flavors. A pinch of salt in the grounds softens bitterness and boosts cocoa notes.

If you still need a barista

Not every chain closes on Christmas. Some competitors and independent cafés will open, often with limited hours. Hotel lobby bars are a smart bet, even if you are not staying there. A corner bakery may pull a half day to meet pastry preorders, and they usually keep the espresso machine on. Gas stations and convenience markets sell ready to drink cold brews that get the job done.

If you can wait, buy once on the 24th. Grab a bag of beans, a bottle of cold brew, and a sleeve of holiday syrups. Set your grinder the night before. Chill glasses for iced drinks. Lay out mugs for hot ones. When the tree lights flip on, your coffee will be ready in minutes.

Conclusion

Here is the final read. Most Starbucks doors will be locked on December 25, with a patchwork of licensed counters keeping coffee flowing for travelers and hotel guests. If you need that latte, plan ahead, check the app, and have a backup. Or bring the café home, with a peppermint mocha in a warm mug. The holiday table belongs to cooks and coffee lovers alike, and this year, it is yours to shape ☕️.