Cold Stone hours
Most Cold Stone Creamery (Coldstone) stores are open 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday and 11 AM to 11 PM Friday through Sunday. Cold Stone is closed on Christmas Day. Hours vary by location, so check the locator below for your nearest creamery.
Cold Stone Creamery operates more than 1,000 ice cream parlors across the United States, founded in Tempe Arizona in 1988 and known for its signature stir-on-the-cold-stone customization where staff fold mix-ins into hand-made ice cream on a frozen granite slab.
This page covers what time Cold Stone (also written as Coldstone) opens and closes today, the typical Sunday hours, holiday status for Memorial Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, plus customer service at 1-866-464-9467 (1-866-4-MIXINS) and how to find a creamery near you.
Two Cold Stone-specific things worth knowing: most stores keep extended Friday-Sunday hours (11 PM close vs the Mon-Thu 10 PM close) since weekends and warm evenings are peak ice cream traffic, and Memorial Day kicks off the busy summer ice cream season at most Coldstone locations.
Use the locator below for your specific Cold Stone, including holiday-specific hours.
Is Cold Stone open today?
Cold Stone generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.

Cold Stone weekly hours
| Day | Typical hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Friday-Sunday close one hour later than Mon-Thu since weekends are the busiest ice cream traffic. |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM | |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Sunday close matches Fri-Sat at most stores; some mall-located stores follow host mall hours. |
Cold Stone holiday hours
| Holiday | Date | Status | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Memorial Day kicks off summer ice cream season at most Cold Stone stores. Busy weekend traffic. |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM | |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Most Cold Stone stays open July 4. Busy creamery night around fireworks viewing. |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Last big ice cream weekend of summer at most Coldstone locations. |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | |
| Thanksgiving | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Open - modified hours | Varies | Most stores open with reduced hours for after-meal dessert traffic; many close early between 4 and 7 PM. Some franchisees close entirely. |
| Black Friday | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Stores reopen with regular Friday hours. |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Open - modified hours | Varies | Most stores open with reduced hours; many close early between 4 and 7 PM. |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Closed | All Cold Stone Creamery stores close Christmas Day chain-wide. | |
| New Year's Eve | Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Most stores stay open NYE; some extend hours into the late evening. |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Open - modified hours | Varies | Most stores open with reduced Friday hours, often opening at noon rather than 11 AM. |
| MLK Day | Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Open - normal hours | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | |
| Presidents Day | Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Open - normal hours | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM | |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Open - normal hours | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Not federally observed. |
| Easter Sunday | Sun, Apr 4, 2027 | Varies by location | Varies | Some Cold Stone stores stay open Easter with reduced Sunday hours; others close at franchisee discretion. |
Is Cold Stone open on Saturday?
Saturday hours at most Cold Stone Creamery stores run 11 AM to 11 PM, an hour later than Mon-Thu since Saturday is one of the busiest days at the creamery. Saturday afternoon (1 PM to 4 PM) and Saturday evening (6 PM to 9 PM) are the peak ice cream rushes. Hot summer Saturday afternoons are the busiest weekend window at most Coldstone stores. The Cold Stone app shows real-time wait times at popular weekend locations.
Is Cold Stone open on Sunday?
Sunday hours at most Cold Stone Creamery stores run 11 AM to 11 PM, the same as Friday and Saturday at most US locations (an hour longer than Mon-Thu's 10 PM close). Sunday is one of the most-searched questions for Coldstone. Some stores close earlier on Sundays (10 PM); a few mall-located stores follow the host mall's Sunday hours. Easter Sunday may run reduced hours; otherwise Cold Stone stays open every Sunday year-round.

Find a Cold Stone store near me
Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official Cold Stone store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.
Cold Stone hours - frequently asked questions
Is Cold Stone (Coldstone) open on Sunday?
Yes. Most Cold Stone Creamery stores are open 11 AM to 11 PM on Sunday, the same as Friday and Saturday. Sunday afternoon and evening are popular ice cream times. Some stores close earlier on Sundays (10 PM); a few mall-located stores follow the host mall's Sunday hours. Easter Sunday is the rare Sunday with reduced hours at many stores; otherwise Coldstone stays open every Sunday year-round.
Is Cold Stone open on Memorial Day?
Yes. Most Cold Stone Creamery stores are open on Memorial Day, Monday May 25 2026, with regular 11 AM to 10 PM hours. Memorial Day is one of the busier days of the year at Coldstone since it traditionally kicks off the summer ice cream season - hot weather and the long-weekend mood drive heavy creamery traffic. Some stores extend hours on Memorial Day weekend. Use the locator for your specific store's holiday hours.
Is Cold Stone open on July 4th?
Yes. Most Cold Stone (Coldstone) Creamery stores are open on Independence Day, Saturday July 4 2026, with regular Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM hours. July 4 evening is one of the busier creamery shifts, especially around 7 PM to 9 PM as families pick up ice cream after fireworks viewing. A small number of stores in tourist or beach-town areas may extend hours into the late evening for July 4.
Is Cold Stone open on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24 2026, most Cold Stone Creamery stores open with reduced hours and many close early between 4 PM and 7 PM. Christmas Day, Friday December 25 2026, Cold Stone is closed chain-wide. This is the only full-closure holiday on Coldstone's calendar. Stores reopen with normal hours on December 26.
Is Cold Stone open on Labor Day?
Yes. Most Cold Stone Creamery stores are open on Labor Day, Monday September 7 2026, with regular Mon 11 AM to 10 PM hours. Labor Day weekend is one of the last big ice cream weekends before summer winds down. Some stores extend hours on Labor Day. The only chain-wide closure of the year is Christmas Day; all other federal holidays run normal or slightly modified hours at most Coldstone locations.
Is Cold Stone (Coldstone) open on Easter Sunday?
Easter Sunday, Sunday April 4 2027, Cold Stone Creamery policy varies by individual franchisee. Most stores stay open with reduced Sunday hours; some close for the day at franchisee discretion. Good Friday (April 2 2027) most stores keep regular Friday hours. Use the Cold Stone app or call your nearest store to confirm Easter Sunday hours.
Is Cold Stone open on Thanksgiving?
Most Cold Stone Creamery stores are open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26 2026, with reduced hours - many stores close early between 4 PM and 7 PM. Coldstone is one of the dessert chains that stays open Thanksgiving for families picking up ice cream after the meal. Some franchisees close their store entirely. Use the Cold Stone app to confirm. Black Friday is back to regular Friday hours chain-wide.
What time does Cold Stone close?
Most Cold Stone Creamery stores close at 10 PM Monday through Thursday and 11 PM Friday through Sunday. Some stores close earlier (9 PM Mon-Thu) at smaller-market or mall-located locations. The Cold Stone app and coldstonecreamery.com locator both show your nearest store's exact close time and current open or closed status in real time.
What is the Cold Stone Creamery customer service phone number?
Cold Stone customer service is at 1-866-464-9467, also written as 1-866-4-MIXINS. The line handles app and order issues, gift card balance, restaurant feedback, and refund requests. For corporate or business inquiries (franchise opportunities, vendor relations), the office line is 1-480-362-4800. The corporate office (Kahala Brands) is in Scottsdale Arizona. For a specific store, calling the local creamery directly is faster - get the number from the locator.
How do I find a Cold Stone (Coldstone) near me?
Use the Cold Stone Creamery store locator at coldstonecreamery.com/locator/ to search by address, ZIP code, or current location. The locator shows store hours, online ordering options, ice cream cake availability, and any temporary closures. The Cold Stone app shows real-time order tracking and My Cold Stone Rewards. The map below shows nearby Coldstone stores based on your IP address.
Cold Stone customer service: 1-866-464-9467 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.
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Last verified: May 2026 against Cold Stone's official store locator and press releases.
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