Dairy Queen hours

Most Dairy Queen restaurants are open 11 AM to 10 PM seven days a week. DQ is closed on Christmas Day, with many stores also closed on Thanksgiving and Easter Sunday (varies by location). Northern US and Canadian DQ stores often close for winter (November through March). Hours vary by location, so check the locator below for your nearest store.

Dairy Queen operates more than 4,300 restaurants across the United States, founded in Joliet Illinois in 1940 and known for its soft-serve ice cream, Blizzard treats, and Grill & Chill restaurant format.

This page covers what time DQ opens and closes today, the typical Sunday hours, holiday status for Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas (DQ closes on more major holidays than most fast food chains), the seasonal winter closures common at northern locations, plus customer service at 1-866-793-7582 and how to find a store near you.

Two Dairy Queen-specific things worth knowing: many northern US and Canadian DQ stores are seasonal (closed November through March), and the lobby and drive-thru can have different cutoffs at any given location.

Use the locator below for your specific Dairy Queen, including seasonal status and DQ Grill & Chill availability.

Is Dairy Queen open today?

Dairy Queen generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.

Dairy Queen weekly hours

Dairy Queen holiday hours

Is Dairy Queen open on Saturday?

Saturday hours at most Dairy Queen restaurants run 11 AM to 10 PM, the same as Mon-Fri. Saturday afternoons (1 PM to 4 PM) and weekend evenings (6 PM to 9 PM) are the busiest times for cones, Blizzards, and burgers. The drive-thru typically runs the full hours; the lobby may close 30 minutes earlier. Northern US and Canadian DQ stores that operate seasonally are usually open Saturdays during their April through October season.

Is Dairy Queen open on Sunday?

Sunday hours at most Dairy Queen restaurants run 11 AM to 10 PM, the same as Mon-Sat at most US locations. Some stores keep slightly shorter Sunday hours (11 AM to 9 PM, or noon to 10 PM). Sunday afternoons are popular for family ice cream runs, especially in summer. Easter Sunday is one of the holidays where many DQ franchisees close the store entirely; others run reduced hours. Seasonal northern DQ stores follow the same Sunday pattern when open during the warm-weather season.

Find a Dairy Queen store near me

Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official Dairy Queen store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.

Dairy Queen hours - frequently asked questions

What time does Dairy Queen close?

Most Dairy Queen restaurants close at 10 PM Monday through Sunday. Some stores close earlier (9 PM) on slow weekdays or Sundays; DQ Grill & Chill stores often stay open until 11 PM. The drive-thru typically runs the full hours; the lobby may close 30 minutes earlier. The DQ app and dairyqueen.com locator both show your nearest store's exact close time and current open or closed status in real time.

What time does DQ close on Sunday?

Most Dairy Queen restaurants close at 10 PM on Sunday, the same as Mon-Sat. Some stores keep shorter Sunday hours (9 PM close, or noon open); a few stores close on Sunday entirely (varies by individual franchisee). Easter Sunday is the rare Sunday with the most variance: many DQ stores close for the day; others run reduced hours. Use the locator below for your specific store's Sunday hours.

Is Dairy Queen open on Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26 2026, Dairy Queen policy varies by individual franchisee. Many stores close Thanksgiving (DQ closes on more major holidays than most fast food chains, consistent with the family-oriented brand); others stay open with reduced hours. Use the DQ app or call your nearest store to confirm Thanksgiving hours. Black Friday is back to regular hours at most year-round stores.

Is Dairy Queen open on Easter Sunday?

Easter Sunday, April 4 2027, Dairy Queen policy varies by location. Many stores close for Easter; others run reduced Sunday hours. Good Friday (April 2 2027) most stores keep regular hours, though some franchisees observe the day. Use the DQ app or call ahead. Northern stores that operate seasonally and have already opened by early April typically close their seasonal locations on Easter Sunday.

Is Dairy Queen open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24 2026, year-round Dairy Queen restaurants open with reduced hours and many close early between 4 PM and 7 PM. Christmas Day, Friday December 25 2026, most DQ stores are closed. By late December most northern seasonal DQ stores have already closed for the winter regardless of holiday status; only year-round southern locations and DQ Grill & Chill stores would have any open status to report.

Are Dairy Queen stores closed for the winter?

Yes, many northern US and Canadian DQ stores are seasonal: they close in late October or early November and reopen in March or April. Seasonal stores are most common in the northeast, upper midwest, mountain states, and Canada. Year-round DQ stores (mostly in the south, southwest, west coast, and any DQ Grill & Chill format) stay open through the winter with reduced winter hours. Use the locator below to see if your nearest DQ is seasonal.

Does Dairy Queen serve breakfast?

Most Dairy Queen restaurants do NOT serve breakfast. The full lunch menu (burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs) and the ice cream menu (cones, Blizzards, sundaes) are available from 11 AM open until close. A small number of DQ Grill & Chill stores at airports and some southern locations serve a limited breakfast menu (DQ Bakes biscuits, breakfast sandwiches) starting around 6 or 7 AM. The full lunch menu starts at 11 AM at all stores.

What time does the DQ lobby close vs drive-thru?

The Dairy Queen lobby (for dine-in and walk-up) typically closes 30 minutes before the drive-thru cutoff. So if drive-thru runs until 10 PM, the lobby may close at 9:30 PM. Some smaller DQ stores have no lobby seating at all (drive-thru and walk-up window only). DQ Grill & Chill stores have full dine-in lobbies that often close at the same time as the drive-thru. Use the DQ app to track lobby vs drive-thru status in real time.

Is Dairy Queen open today?

Most Dairy Queen restaurants are open every day except Christmas Day; many also close on Thanksgiving and Easter Sunday (varies by franchisee). Standard hours are 11 AM to 10 PM seven days a week at year-round stores. Northern seasonal stores are closed November through March. The DQ app and dairyqueen.com locator both show your nearest store's current open status and exact close time in real time, including whether it's a seasonal store on its winter break.

What is the Dairy Queen customer service phone number?

Dairy Queen customer service is at 1-866-793-7582, the corporate line. The line handles app and order issues, DQ Rewards questions, restaurant feedback, and refund requests. For order issues at a specific store, calling the local restaurant directly is faster - get the number from the DQ app or dairyqueen.com locator. The corporate office is American Dairy Queen Corporation, headquartered in Edina Minnesota.

How do I find a Dairy Queen near me?

Use the Dairy Queen store locator at dairyqueen.com/en-us/locator/ to search by address, ZIP code, or current location. The locator shows store hours, lobby and drive-thru availability, DQ Grill & Chill status, online ordering options, seasonal status (whether the store is closed for winter), and any temporary closures. The DQ app also shows real-time order tracking. The map below shows nearby DQ stores based on your IP address.

Dairy Queen customer service: 1-866-793-7582 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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Last verified: May 2026 against Dairy Queen's official store locator and press releases.

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