Chick-fil-A Hours 2026: Opening, Closing, Sunday & Holidays
Quick answer
Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are open Monday–Saturday from about 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., serve breakfast until 10:30 a.m., and are closed every Sunday. They also close on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Hours vary by restaurant.
On this page
Chick-fil-A's hours are refreshingly consistent compared with other chains — but there are a few rules worth knowing, especially the Sunday one. Here's the full picture.
Typical hours
| Day | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Saturday | about 6:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some restaurants open at 6:00 a.m., and closing times vary — many close at 10:00 p.m., some at 9:00 p.m. or 10:30 p.m. Restaurants inside malls, airports, universities, hospitals and stadiums follow their venue's hours.
Meal periods
| Menu | Served |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | Opening – 10:30 a.m. |
| Lunch & dinner | 10:30 a.m. – close |
At 10:30 a.m. the kitchen switches from breakfast to the lunch menu. You can't usually order a Chicken Biscuit after 10:30, or a Chicken Sandwich before it. Details in breakfast hours.
Sunday: always closed
Every Chick-fil-A restaurant is closed on Sunday — a policy founder S. Truett Cathy started in 1946 so employees could rest and worship if they chose. This applies even in stadiums and airports. Read the full story: why Chick-fil-A is closed on Sunday.
Holiday hours
Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, in addition to every Sunday. On days such as Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, many restaurants close early. When a holiday like Christmas falls on a Sunday, restaurants are closed anyway.
| Holiday | Typical status |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Usually open (closed if it falls on Sunday) |
| Easter | Closed (always a Sunday) |
| Memorial Day | Usually open |
| Independence Day | Usually open, may close early |
| Labor Day | Usually open |
| Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Christmas Eve | Often closes early |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| New Year's Eve | Often closes early |
Always check your restaurant's posted hours for holidays — Operators can adjust.
How to check your restaurant's exact hours
- Chick-fil-A app — choose your restaurant; hours show on its page.
- Chick-fil-A website — use the restaurant locator.
- Google Maps — usually accurate, but holiday hours can lag.
Best times to visit
- Avoid noon–1 p.m. and 5:30–7 p.m. on weekdays if you hate lines (the drive-thru moves fast, but parking lots fill up).
- Saturday lunch is often the busiest of the week, since everyone knows Sunday is closed.
- Use mobile ordering to skip the line inside, or use the drive-thru's mobile-order lane where available.
Drive-thru, dine-in and mobile ordering
Chick-fil-A restaurants generally keep the same hours for the drive-thru and the dining room, but there are differences worth knowing:
- Drive-thru: many restaurants run double lanes, with team members taking orders on tablets outside during busy times. It's often the fastest option at peak hours.
- Dining room: some restaurants close the dining room earlier than the drive-thru, or have adjusted dining hours. The app shows current dining-room status.
- Mobile ordering: you can order ahead in the Chick-fil-A app for pickup at the counter, curbside (where offered) or drive-thru, and schedule pickup times during open hours.
- Delivery: offered by many restaurants through the app or third-party services. Delivery hours can end before the restaurant closes.
Non-traditional locations
Restaurants inside airports, malls, college campuses, hospitals and stadiums follow the venue's schedule. That can mean:
- Opening later and closing earlier than a standalone restaurant
- No breakfast, or a limited menu
- Different holiday hours (for example, a mall location closing when the mall does)
They still close on Sundays.
What to do on a Sunday craving
- Plan ahead on Saturday: buy a gallon of tea or lemonade, or order a catering tray for Sunday gatherings.
- Keep sauce at home: bottled Chick-fil-A Sauce and Polynesian are sold in many grocery stores.
- Order Monday morning: breakfast starts at opening, usually 6:30 a.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Chick-fil-A open?
Most restaurants open at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday; some open at 6:00 a.m.
What time does Chick-fil-A close?
Most close around 10:00 p.m., though some close earlier or later. Check the app for your restaurant.
Is Chick-fil-A open on Sunday?
No. All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays.
Is Chick-fil-A open on Thanksgiving?
No, Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
When does Chick-fil-A start serving lunch?
At 10:30 a.m., when breakfast ends.
Sources
- Breakfast hours and opening times: The Daily Meal
- Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas closures: Wikipedia — Chick-fil-A
- Typical hours: Menu-Info, October 2026
- Restaurant locator: Chick-fil-A