What Time Does Burger King Open and Close? (2026 Hours)
Most Burger King restaurants open around 6:00 a.m. and close around 11:00 p.m., and many drive-thrus stay open until midnight or later. Some locations are open 24 hours. Hours are set by each franchise owner, so the time at your store can differ from the next town over.
This guide answers what time Burger King opens, what time Burger King closes, when lunch starts and what to expect on holidays. To see what each item costs, use our Burger King menu with prices page.
Burger King Hours by Time of Day
Burger King has no single national schedule, but these are the typical patterns reported by menu and guide sites. They are not official times.
| Time of day | What is served / typical hours |
|---|---|
| About 6:00 a.m. | Many stores open. Breakfast menu starts at opening. |
| 6:00 to 10:30 a.m. | Breakfast menu at most stores. A few stop at 11:00 a.m. |
| 10:30 or 11:00 a.m. onward | Lunch and dinner menu. Whoppers, chicken sandwiches, fries and shakes. |
| Afternoon and evening | Full regular menu all day, no separate dinner menu. |
| About 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. | Dining room closes at many stores. Drive-thru often stays open longer. |
| Overnight | Open only at 24-hour or late-night locations. |
What Time Does Burger King Open?
Burger King usually opens at about 6:00 a.m. Some stores open at 5:00 or 5:30 a.m., and some in malls, airports or smaller towns open later. Weekend openings can be an hour or two later at quieter stores. One guide notes that some Burger Kings open at 6 a.m. while others never close.
What Time Does Burger King Close?
Most Burger King dining rooms close between 10:00 p.m. and midnight, with 11:00 p.m. being the figure most guides give. When does Burger King close on weekends? Friday and Saturday closings are often an hour or so later than Sunday to Thursday. The drive-thru is the part most likely to stay open past midnight.
Late-night hours depend on staffing, so a store that is open until 1:00 a.m. in a city may close at 10:00 p.m. in a small town.
Are Any Burger King Restaurants Open 24 Hours?
Yes, some are, but they are the exception. These are usually near highways, airports, college towns or busy city streets. The store locator shows if a restaurant is open all day. If it says “open 24 hours” but you are going after midnight, check whether that applies to the drive-thru only.
What Time Does Burger King Serve Lunch?
Burger King starts serving lunch when breakfast ends, which is 10:30 a.m. at most stores and 11:00 a.m. at some. People also ask what time Burger King starts serving lunch or when Burger King serves lunch, and the answer is the same. The switch is not exact. The kitchen may change over a few minutes early during a rush.
The full breakfast menu is covered in our Burger King breakfast hours guide.
Does Burger King Serve Lunch All Day?
Once lunch starts, the lunch and dinner menu stays on until the store closes. Burger King does not have a separate dinner menu, so the same Whoppers and chicken sandwiches are served from late morning to close. Breakfast does not come back in the afternoon.
How to Check If Burger King Is Open Today
- Open the Burger King app and choose your restaurant.
- Check the hours for today. Holiday hours are often shown here first.
- Or use the store locator on the Burger King website and tap the location.
- Look at the dine-in and drive-thru lines separately, because they can differ.
- If the store is inside a mall, airport or travel plaza, check the host location too.
Searching “is Burger King open” on a map app also works, but the Burger King app is usually the most current.
Is Burger King Open on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26, and we did not find an official 2026 schedule from Burger King. The information below is from last year and is not 2026 hours.
Last year (2025): news lists of Thanksgiving restaurants named Burger King among the fast food chains open in many places. Franchise owners choose their own hours, so some stores had shorter days and some stayed closed. Check the app on Wednesday, November 25.
Is Burger King Open on Christmas?
Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, December 25, and Burger King has not announced 2026 hours that we could find. Last year (2025): reports named Burger King among chains open at most locations on Christmas, with hours that differ by store. Expect a shorter day or an earlier close, and check the app on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24.
Easter and New Year Hours
On Easter Sunday we found no chain-wide Burger King schedule, so treat it as a normal day with possible shorter hours. For New Year’s Day, which is Friday, January 1, 2027, last year’s reports listed Burger King as open with hours that vary. Nothing is confirmed for 2027 yet. For other places to eat, see our lists of McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Hardee’s menus, which often have similar holiday patterns.
Other Late-Night Burger Options
If Burger King is closed, try the McDonald’s menu, Jack in the Box menu, Whataburger menu or Carl’s Jr. menu drive-thrus, which are often open late in many areas.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Burger King open?
Most Burger King restaurants open at about 6:00 a.m. Some open at 5:00 or 5:30 a.m., and mall or small-town stores may open later. Check your store in the app.
What time does Burger King close?
Most Burger King dining rooms close around 11:00 p.m., with a range of about 10:00 p.m. to midnight. The drive-thru often stays open longer, and some stores are open 24 hours. When Burger King closes on weekends is often an hour later than on weeknights.
What time does Burger King serve lunch?
Burger King lunch starts at 10:30 a.m. at most stores. Some stores switch at 11:00 a.m. The same time applies if you ask when Burger King starts serving lunch.
Does Burger King serve lunch all day?
Yes, lunch and dinner items are served from the breakfast cutoff until closing. Burger King has no separate dinner menu. Breakfast items are not available after the morning cutoff.
Are there 24-hour Burger Kings?
Yes, but only some locations. They are usually near highways, airports and busy city areas. Use the store locator to see if yours stays open overnight.
How can I tell if Burger King is open today?
The Burger King app or the store locator shows today’s hours for each restaurant. Look at the drive-thru line separately, since it can run later than the dining room.
Is Burger King open on Thanksgiving?
Many locations were open on Thanksgiving last year, but hours vary by franchise. Thanksgiving 2026 is November 26 and no official 2026 hours were found. Check the app on November 25.
Is Burger King open on Christmas?
Most locations were reported open on Christmas Day last year (2025), with hours that differ by store. Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, December 25, and no official 2026 schedule was found. Check the app before you go.
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