Last Reviewed on November 9, 2026 by Editorial Team
At most Burger King locations breakfast is served until 10:30 AM, and the restaurant runs roughly 6:00 AM to midnight, with the drive-thru often open later than the dining room. Hours vary considerably because the chain is almost entirely franchised. Below you’ll find the breakfast cutoff, opening and closing times, the drive-thru difference, and every holiday.
Burger King is overwhelmingly franchise-operated in the United States, so hours are set by individual owners. There is a common pattern but no national schedule, and two restaurants a few miles apart can differ by hours.
Burger King hours today at a glance
Burger King Opening Hours Today (+ Closing Hours)
Dining room hours and drive-thru hours are frequently different at the same restaurant, with the lobby closing one to three hours earlier. A location described as open late almost always means the drive-thru.
Burger King Breakfast Hours and the Switchover
Breakfast ends at 10:30 AM at the majority of Burger King locations, with some franchisees running to 11:00 AM and a few stopping at 10:00 AM. Weekend cutoffs are sometimes thirty minutes later than weekdays. The limit is operational rather than arbitrary: the broiler and the fryers have to be switched over for the lunch menu, and that changeover is why staff cannot keep serving a breakfast sandwich past the cutoff.
Breakfast starts when the restaurant opens, typically between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. At the small number of 24-hour locations, a limited overnight menu runs through the small hours and the full breakfast menu usually begins around 5:00 AM or 6:00 AM.
Unlike some competitors, a number of Burger King locations will serve parts of the lunch menu during breakfast hours, since the broiler is already running. Availability of the reverse, breakfast items after the cutoff, is far less common and depends entirely on the individual restaurant.
Burger King 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 Burger King Near Me
Use the map to find your closest Burger King. The button below centers it on wherever you actually are, and each pin carries that location’s posted hours and phone number.
Burger King Holiday Hours 2026
Burger King does not close completely on any of the fifteen dates below, though several bring an early finish or locally reduced hours. The table covers all of them.
Burger King New Year’s Day Hours
Most Burger King locations are open on New Year’s Day, with some opening later than usual, which also pushes back the start of breakfast service.
Burger King Martin Luther King Jr. Day Hours
There is no change to Burger King hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Hours hold at 6:00 AM to midnight, and no department keeps a separate holiday schedule.
Burger King Presidents Day Hours
Presidents Day does not affect Burger King hours. It is a federal holiday, but not one the chain observes, so the doors open at 6:00 AM and close at midnight as usual.
Burger King Easter Sunday Hours
Most Burger King locations are open on Easter Sunday, though some close or open late. It is a franchise decision, so neighboring restaurants can differ.
Burger King Memorial Day Hours
There is no change to Burger King hours on Memorial Day. Nothing changes operationally, though a holiday weekend usually means heavier traffic on the Saturday and Sunday either side of it. Franchise owners set holiday hours individually, so nearby restaurants can differ.
Burger King Independence Day Hours
Burger King is open on Independence Day with regular hours. Doors open at 6:00 AM and close at midnight, the same as any other day of the week. Franchise owners set holiday hours individually, so nearby restaurants can differ.
Burger King Labor Day Hours
Labor Day is an ordinary day at Burger King, with no change to the schedule. It is a federal holiday, but not one the chain observes, so the doors open at 6:00 AM and close at midnight as usual.
Burger King Columbus Day Hours
Stores run the standard schedule on Columbus Day. Hours hold at 6:00 AM to midnight, and no department keeps a separate holiday schedule. Franchise owners set holiday hours individually, so nearby restaurants can differ.
Burger King Veterans Day Hours
Expect regular hours at Burger King on Veterans Day. Doors open at 6:00 AM and close at midnight, the same as any other day of the week. Franchise owners set holiday hours individually, so nearby restaurants can differ.
Burger King Thanksgiving Day Hours
Thanksgiving is the most variable date in the Burger King calendar. Many locations close, others open on reduced hours, and some run the drive-thru only. There is no national answer, so check your own restaurant’s listing.
Burger King Black Friday Hours
Burger King locations are generally open on Black Friday with regular hours, and restaurants near shopping centers often extend them. Breakfast ends at the usual 10:30 AM, which catches people who have been out since before dawn.
Burger King Cyber Monday Hours
Stores run the standard schedule on Cyber Monday. Doors open at 6:00 AM and close at midnight, the same as any other day of the week. Franchise owners set holiday hours individually, so nearby restaurants can differ.
Burger King Christmas Eve Hours
Most Burger King locations are open on Christmas Eve and close early, commonly in the late afternoon or early evening. Breakfast is unaffected. The drive-thru typically outlasts the dining room.
Burger King Christmas Day Hours
The majority of Burger King locations close on Christmas Day. A minority stay open, usually drive-thru only and on short hours, with highway and airport locations the most likely. Worth checking before driving out.
Burger King New Year’s Eve Hours
Burger King is generally open on New Year’s Eve. Locations near nightlife often extend their drive-thru hours while quieter ones close early instead.
Burger King Saturday and Sunday Hours
Burger King Saturday hours
Saturday at Burger King means 6:00 AM to 1:00 AM, 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.
Burger King Sunday hours
Sunday at Burger King is 7:00 AM to midnight, which is shorter than the rest of the week. If a shorter day is combined with weekend crowds, the practical window is narrower than the hours suggest, so treat the morning as the usable part.
How to Check Burger King Hours Before You Go
Hours on this page reflect the schedule used by the large majority of Burger King locations, but any individual location can differ, and holiday times in particular are often set locally. Three ways to confirm, in order of reliability:
- Start with the official Burger King locator above, since it is maintained by the company rather than scraped from it.
- 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.
- A phone call. It is the only one of the three that catches a same-day change, whether that is weather, staffing or a local emergency.
The day before a holiday closure is when it matters most, since that is also when Burger King is at its busiest and least likely to pick up the phone quickly.
Burger King Busiest Times and the Best Time to Go
The breakfast rush runs roughly 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and is concentrated in the drive-thru. Lunch peaks between noon and 1:30 PM and is the heaviest part of the day overall. Dinner builds more gently from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
The quiet windows are mid morning just after the breakfast cutoff and mid afternoon from about 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Late evening after 9:00 PM is quiet inside but the dining room may have closed by then, leaving only the drive-thru. Weekend mornings run later and flatter than weekdays, building toward the cutoff rather than peaking early.
Alternative Stores to Burger King
These are the stores people switch to when Burger King is closed or too far. Chick-fil-A Hours, Chipotle Hours and Dairy Queen Hours are the closest matches, and their hours are set independently.
Hours at each of these are set independently of Burger King, so check the one you plan to visit rather than assuming a shared schedule.
Burger King Hours FAQ
What time does Burger King stop serving breakfast?
10:30 AM at most locations, with some franchisees running to 11:00 AM and weekend cutoffs occasionally thirty minutes later. The broiler switchover makes it a firm limit.
What time does Burger King start serving breakfast?
When the restaurant opens, usually between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. At 24-hour locations the full breakfast menu typically starts around 5:00 AM or 6:00 AM.
What time does Burger King open?
Most locations open between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM, with Sunday often an hour later. A small number run 24 hours.
What time does Burger King close?
Commonly midnight Sunday to Thursday and 1:00 AM on Friday and Saturday, where the restaurant is not 24 hours. The dining room usually closes earlier than the drive-thru.
Is Burger King open 24 hours?
A minority of locations are, and usually that means the drive-thru rather than the dining room. It is far less common than it used to be.
Why do Burger King hours vary so much?
Because the chain is almost entirely franchise-operated in the US and each owner sets their own hours. There is a common pattern but no enforced national schedule.
Can I order lunch during breakfast hours?
At many Burger King locations yes, since the broiler is already running. Getting breakfast items after the cutoff is much less likely and depends entirely on the restaurant.
Is Burger King open today?
Almost certainly yes unless it is Thanksgiving or Christmas Day, which are the two dates where a large share of locations close.
What are Burger King hours tomorrow?
Similar to today at most locations, with Sunday often opening an hour later and Friday and Saturday closing an hour later.
Is Burger King open on Thanksgiving?
It depends entirely on the franchise. Many close, some open reduced, and some run drive-thru only. Check your own restaurant.
Is Burger King open on Christmas Day?
Most close. A minority stay open on short hours, usually drive-thru only, with highway and airport locations most likely.
Does the Burger King dining room close before the drive-thru?
Yes at most locations, often by one to three hours. If you want to sit in, check the lobby hours rather than the headline time.
What time does Burger King breakfast end on Saturday?
Usually the same 10:30 AM, though some locations run to 11:00 AM at weekends. It varies by franchise, so confirm if it matters.
When is Burger King least busy?
Mid morning right after the breakfast cutoff, and mid afternoon between about 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Avoid noon to 1:30 PM.
Can I use the app right up to closing?
Mobile ordering generally follows the restaurant’s posted hours, and at locations where the lobby closes first, late app orders may need collecting at the drive-thru window.
Do Burger King hours change for holidays?
Yes, and more unpredictably than at most chains, because each franchisee decides. The restaurant’s own Google listing is usually updated closer to the date than any other source.
Burger King is almost entirely franchise-operated in the United States, so opening, closing, breakfast and holiday hours are set by individual owners and vary more than at company-operated chains. The times here reflect the most common pattern. Check your own restaurant’s listing.