Last Reviewed on November 9, 2026 by Editorial Team
Most Ace Hardware stores run roughly 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday to Saturday and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. Ace varies more than any other hardware chain for a structural reason: almost every store is independently owned, and the owner sets the hours. Below you’ll find the common pattern, why your local store may differ, and every holiday.
Ace is a retailer-owned cooperative rather than a corporate chain. Each store is a local business buying through Ace, which is why two in the same county can keep quite different schedules and stock quite different things.
Ace Hardware hours today at a glance
Ace Hardware Opening Hours Today (+ Closing Hours)
Ace stores close earlier than Home Depot and Lowe’s, typically by two to three hours in the evening. That trade-off comes with the thing people actually go to Ace for, which is finding someone who knows where the part is. Ace Hardware hours tomorrow will usually match today, with Sunday the exception.
Why Ace Hardware Hours Differ Store to Store
Ace is a cooperative of independently owned stores, not a corporate chain with a national schedule. The owner of each location decides when to open, what to stock and which services to offer, which is why the hours here are a common pattern rather than a rule. A store in a small town may close at 5:00 PM and shut entirely on Sunday. One in a busy suburb may run to 8:00 PM seven days a week.
That independence also explains the services. Key cutting, paint mixing, screen repair, propane exchange, small engine repair and blade sharpening are offered by some stores and not others, and each depends on a staff member who may only work certain days. If a service is the reason for your trip, calling is worth more than checking the hours.
The shorter closing time compared with the big-box chains is the obvious downside. The upside is the one people actually come for: a smaller store with staff who know the stock, where finding a single obscure fitting takes five minutes rather than twenty. For a quick specific purchase Ace is usually faster, provided you arrive before it closes.
Ace Hardware Closing Hours
Closing times are in the table above. Expect the final quarter of an hour to be wind-down rather than service, and plan to be inside well before then.
Find a Ace Hardware Near Me
Use the map to find your closest Ace Hardware. The button below centers it on wherever you actually are, and each pin carries that location’s posted hours and phone number.
Ace Hardware Holiday Hours 2026
Ace Hardware closes on 2 of the fifteen dates below. Everything else runs either regular hours or an early close, and the table covers all of them.
Ace Hardware New Year’s Day Hours
New Year’s Day varies by owner. Many Ace stores close and others open on reduced hours.
Ace Hardware Martin Luther King Jr. Day Hours
Ace Hardware is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day with regular hours. Hours hold at 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and no department keeps a separate holiday schedule. Each store owner sets their own holiday hours, so neighboring stores can differ.
Ace Hardware Presidents Day Hours
Ace Hardware stays open on Presidents Day and keeps its usual hours. The store itself is unaffected, so the only real difference is the size of the crowd. Each store owner sets their own holiday hours, so neighboring stores can differ.
Ace Hardware Easter Sunday Hours
Easter Sunday varies at Ace more than at corporate chains. Many stores close for the day and others keep reduced Sunday hours. It is decided by the individual owner.
Ace Hardware Memorial Day Hours
Most Ace Hardware stores are open on Memorial Day, frequently on reduced hours. It is one of the busiest weekends of the year, with grills, garden and outdoor projects driving traffic.
Ace Hardware Independence Day Hours
Most Ace stores are open on Independence Day, often on shortened hours, and a number close. Worth a call rather than a drive.
Ace Hardware Labor Day Hours
Most Ace stores are open on Labor Day with reduced hours, closing out the summer project season.
Ace Hardware Columbus Day Hours
Ace Hardware stays open on Columbus Day and keeps its usual hours. Doors open at 8:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM, the same as any other day of the week. Each store owner sets their own holiday hours, so neighboring stores can differ.
Ace Hardware Veterans Day Hours
Ace Hardware stays open on Veterans Day and keeps its usual hours. Hours hold at 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and no department keeps a separate holiday schedule. Each store owner sets their own holiday hours, so neighboring stores can differ.
Ace Hardware Thanksgiving Day Hours
Ace Hardware stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day at essentially every location. Stores reopen on Black Friday, generally on regular hours rather than opening early.
Ace Hardware Black Friday Hours
Most Ace stores are open on Black Friday, usually on regular hours. Ace does not run doorbuster promotions the way the big-box chains do, which makes it one of the calmer hardware options that morning.
Ace Hardware Cyber Monday Hours
Ace Hardware is open on Cyber Monday with regular hours. Federal offices and banks shut on this date, which pushes more foot traffic into retail, so late morning tends to be heavier than usual. Each store owner sets their own holiday hours, so neighboring stores can differ.
Ace Hardware Christmas Eve Hours
Ace stores are generally open on Christmas Eve and close early, commonly somewhere between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Closing times are set by the owner and vary widely, so this is the one date genuinely worth a phone call.
Ace Hardware Christmas Day Hours
Ace Hardware stores are closed on Christmas Day at essentially every location. Stores reopen on December 26th on regular hours.
Ace Hardware New Year’s Eve Hours
Most Ace stores are open on New Year’s Eve and many close early, often in the afternoon.
Ace Hardware Saturday and Sunday Hours
Ace Hardware Saturday hours
Saturday at Ace Hardware means 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, which is different from the weekday schedule. This is peak week for foot traffic. Go early if you can, because the parking situation usually deteriorates before the store itself does.
Ace Hardware Sunday hours
On Sunday, Ace Hardware runs 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, which is shorter than the rest of the week. The afternoon is the crowded half of the day. Departments that need specialist staff are the ones most likely to be thinly covered on a Sunday, even when the store itself looks fully open.
How to Check Ace Hardware Hours Before You Go
These are the hours most Ace Hardware locations keep. Because holiday schedules in particular get set locally, it is worth a check before a dedicated trip. In order of how much you can trust them:
- The Ace Hardware locator linked above. It comes straight from the company, which makes it the one source that is not second-hand.
- Google’s listing for that specific location. Holiday hours tend to appear there a week or two ahead, so it is a useful second opinion.
- Calling the location itself. Nothing online will tell you about a closure decided that morning.
The day before a holiday closure is when it matters most, since that is also when Ace Hardware is at its busiest and least likely to pick up the phone quickly.
Best Time to Visit Ace Hardware
Saturday morning is the busiest window of the week, running from opening through about 1:00 PM, as people start weekend projects. Weekday mornings and mid afternoons are quiet, and that is when you get the full attention of someone who knows the stock, which is the main reason to choose Ace over a big-box store.
Seasonal spikes are sharp at this format because the stores are small. The first warm weekend of spring, the run-up to Memorial Day, and the first hard frost or snow forecast each clear specific aisles within a day. Snow shovels, ice melt, hose fittings and propane all sell out locally before they are restocked.
Alternative Stores to Ace Hardware
If Ace Hardware is closed when you need it, these stores cover much of the same ground and keep their own schedules. Harbor Freight Hours, Home Depot Hours and Lowe’s Hours are the closest substitutes, and all of them run a different holiday calendar.
Every chain here sets its own opening, closing and holiday times. The linked pages carry the detail for each.
Ace Hardware Hours FAQ
What time does Ace Hardware open?
Commonly 8:00 AM Monday to Saturday and 9:00 AM on Sunday, but it varies because each store is independently owned.
What time does Ace Hardware close?
Commonly 7:00 PM on weekdays, 6:00 PM on Saturday and 5:00 PM on Sunday. Small-town stores often close earlier.
Why do Ace Hardware hours vary so much?
Because Ace is a cooperative of independently owned stores rather than a corporate chain. Each owner sets their own hours, stock and services.
Is Ace Hardware open on Sunday?
Most stores are, on reduced hours of around 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some smaller stores close on Sunday entirely.
Is Ace Hardware open today?
Most likely yes, unless today is Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. Easter and New Year’s Day vary by owner.
What are Ace Hardware hours tomorrow?
Usually the same as today, with Sunday the exception. Because hours are set per store, your own location’s listing is the reliable check.
Is Ace Hardware open on Thanksgiving?
No, essentially every store closes. They reopen on Black Friday, generally on normal hours.
What time does Ace Hardware close on Christmas Eve?
Commonly between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, but it varies widely by owner. This is the date most worth a phone call.
Does Ace Hardware cut keys?
Many stores do, but not all, and the service depends on a staff member being available. Call ahead rather than assuming.
Does Ace Hardware mix paint?
Most stores do, during staffed hours that end before closing. Allow time rather than arriving in the last half hour.
Does Ace Hardware do propane exchange?
Some stores offer it and some do not, since each owner decides which services to run. Check your own store.
Is Ace open as late as Home Depot?
No, typically two to three hours earlier. The trade-off is a smaller store where staff know the stock, which usually makes a specific purchase faster.
Are all Ace Hardware stores the same?
No. They are independently owned, so stock, services, layout and hours all differ between locations, even nearby ones.
When is Ace Hardware busiest?
Saturday morning from opening until about 1:00 PM. Seasonal spikes around the first warm weekend of spring and before a snow forecast are sharper than at larger stores.
When is Ace Hardware least busy?
Weekday mornings and mid afternoons, which is also when you get the most help from staff.
Should I call ahead?
For a service such as key cutting, paint, propane or repair, yes. For a standard purchase the published hours are usually reliable.
Ace Hardware is a cooperative of independently owned stores, so opening, closing, holiday hours and available services are set by each owner and vary more than at any corporate chain on this site. The times here are the most common pattern. Check your own store’s listing, and call ahead for services.