Holiday Hours Guide: Christmas and New Year’s in Abilene | 2025

on December 22, 2025

Planning a holiday visit to Abilene or welcoming friends and family to town? We love making it easy to enjoy the season. Below is a helpful guide to holiday hours for local attractions, museums, shops, and restaurants so you can plan your days with confidence and spend more time making memories.

Attractions and Museums

Seelye Mansion

Closed December 25
Closed January 1

Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum

Closed December 25
Closed January 1

Dickinson County Heritage Center

Closed December 25
Reopens Tuesday, January 6

Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad

Last train run of the season is New Year’s Eve

Greyhound Hall of Fame Museum

Closed December 24 and 25
Open December 26 through 28
Closed December 31 and January 1

Russell Stover Chocolates

Closed December 25

Restaurants and Local Favorites

Amanda’s Bakery & Bistro

Open until noon on December 24
Closed December 25 through 27
Open December 30 and 31
Closed January 1
Reopens January 2

Fuji Asian Kitchen

Open Christmas Day
Open New Year’s Day

Joe Snuffy’s

Closed December 24 and 25
Open December 26 through 28
Closed December 31 and January 1
Reopens January 2

La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

Closed December 24 and 25
Closed December 31 and January 1

Legacy Kansas: Munson's Prime & Brookville Hotel

Closed December 23-25
Closed December 30-31

M&R Grill

Open December 24 until 3 p.m.
Closed December 25
Open December 31 until 8 p.m.
Closed January 1

Susie’s Deli

Closed December 24 and 25
Closed January 1 through 6, and January 9

The Hickok Spirits & Eats

Open December 24 until business slows
Closed December 25
Open December 31 until business slows
Open January 1

Tossed n Sauced

Open December 24 with early closing
Closed December 25
Open December 31
Closed January 1

Rackets Tap House

Closed Thursday, December 25
Closed Thursday, January 1
Normal operating hours: Thursdays 5-9 pm, Fridays 5-10 pm, Saturdays 2-10 pm.

A Friendly Reminder

Holiday hours can change, especially with winter weather. We recommend checking directly with businesses before you head out. No matter when you visit, Abilene is ready to welcome you with festive charm, warm hospitality, and plenty of reasons to come back again.

Happy holidays and safe travels from Abilene.