McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) News on Dec. 25, 2025: Christmas Day Hours, 2026 Value Rules, and Wall Street Forecasts
Many McDonald’s restaurants are open on Christmas Day 2025, but hours vary by location and are set by franchisees. The company will implement new global franchising standards on January 1, 2026, aimed at tightening value delivery across its system. Franchisees will retain pricing control, but McDonald’s will evaluate value outcomes more closely. Analyst price targets for the stock remain in the low-to-mid $300s.