Circle K hours

Most Circle K stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including major federal holidays. Some smaller-market and inside-college locations run reduced hours. Most stores closed only on Christmas Day. Owned by Canadian parent Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD). Customer service: 1-800-298-2054.

Circle K is a major US convenience store and gas station chain with about 7,000 US locations (plus another ~9,000 stores globally), owned by Canadian parent Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD, one of the largest global convenience-store operators) since the 2003 acquisition from ConocoPhillips, headquartered in Tempe Arizona for US operations and Laval Quebec for the parent company, and founded in 1951 in El Paso Texas as Kay’s Drive-In Grocery before the rebrand to Circle K.

The questions readers actually ask: are Circle K stores open 24 hours, what time does my Circle K open or close, are they open on Christmas, when is the Polar Pop free Tuesday promotion, and how Circle K differs from 7-Eleven and Speedway.

Two Circle K specific things worth knowing: most stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the heaviest US footprint across the Sun Belt (Texas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas) reflecting the El Paso founding heritage. Couche-Tard attempted (and failed) to acquire Speedway in the 2020 $14B bid that ultimately lost to Seven & i Holdings (the 7-Eleven parent) at $21B, and again in 2024 attempted (and was rejected) to acquire Seven & i Holdings outright in what would have been the largest convenience-store consolidation in US history.

Use the locator below to find your nearest Circle K, confirm 24/7 status, and check whether the location offers gas pumps.

Is Circle K open today?

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

Circle K weekly hours

Circle K holiday hours

Is Circle K open on Saturday?

Most Circle K stores are open 24/7 Saturday with no schedule change vs weekdays. Saturday is one of the busiest single-day traffic periods for the chain because of weekend gas + ice + cold-drink runs in Sun Belt markets where outdoor activities drive heavy traffic. Saturday morning sees heavy Polar Pop and Sip & Save sales; Saturday late-night sees heavy gas and snack volume from college-campus traffic in Texas A&M, ASU, UNC, FSU, and Georgia Tech markets.

Is Circle K open on Sunday?

Most Circle K stores are open 24/7 Sunday with no schedule change vs weekdays. Sunday is heavy NFL game-day traffic in Cowboys, Texans, Cardinals, Falcons, Panthers, and Buccaneers markets (Polar Pop + snacks + gas for tailgates and watch parties). Sunday morning sees heavy gas + breakfast traffic; Sunday afternoon and early evening peak with NFL game-time food and beverage runs.

Find a Circle K store near me

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

Circle K hours - frequently asked questions

Is Circle K open 24 hours?

Yes, most Circle K stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The 24/7 schedule is consistent across the heavy Sun Belt footprint (Texas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas). Limited exceptions: smaller-market stores in rural areas may run reduced 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM hours; some inside-college and inside-airport locations follow host-venue hours.

What time does Circle K open today?

Most Circle K stores never close (24/7 operations). For the small subset of non-24/7 stores, open times are typically 5:00 AM (smaller-market locations) or 6:00 AM (inside-college Circle K stores during reduced-semester schedules). Use the locator below or call your specific Circle K to confirm.

Is Circle K open on Christmas Day?

Christmas Day status varies by store. Most corporate-owned Circle K stores are closed Christmas Day; many franchise stores remain open with reduced hours; some maintain full 24/7 operations through Christmas. Christmas Day is the only widespread closure across the Circle K chain. Confirm with your specific store before driving over.

Is Circle K open on Thanksgiving?

Yes, most Circle K stores are open with full 24/7 hours on Thanksgiving Day. The chain is one of the few major retail options open Thanksgiving Day for last-minute holiday-meal items, gas, ice, and snacks. Heavy traffic typically peaks on Thanksgiving morning and late-night Thanksgiving (post-meal beverage runs).

Who owns Circle K?

Circle K is owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD), a Canadian publicly-traded convenience store operator and one of the largest global convenience-store companies. Couche-Tard acquired Circle K in 2003 from ConocoPhillips for $830 million and has since expanded the brand globally. Couche-Tard's parent operations are based in Laval Quebec; US operations are headquartered in Tempe Arizona. The company also operates non-Circle K-branded convenience stores in Quebec under the Couche-Tard brand directly.

How does Circle K compare to 7-Eleven?

Both are major US convenience-store chains with similar 24/7 operating models and gas station integration. The differences: 7-Eleven (~9,000 US stores plus 3,800 Speedway-branded under Seven & i) has the largest US footprint and was founded 1927 in Dallas. Circle K (~7,000 US stores) was founded 1951 in El Paso TX with current Canadian Couche-Tard ownership. Couche-Tard attempted (and failed) to acquire Speedway in 2020, ultimately losing to Seven & i; in 2024 Couche-Tard attempted (and was rejected) to acquire Seven & i Holdings outright. Circle K stores skew toward the Sun Belt (TX, AZ, FL, GA, the Carolinas) while 7-Eleven covers more uniformly nationwide.

What is Polar Pop?

Polar Pop is Circle K's house-brand fountain drink program (32-ounce or 44-ounce styrofoam cups with self-serve fountain soda, including Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr Pepper, and Mountain Dew). Polar Pop is one of the chain's iconic offerings and is typically priced at $0.99 to $1.49 (significantly cheaper than competitor fountain drink programs). Some stores run Free Polar Pop Tuesday or Polar Pop Day promotions; Inner Circle loyalty members get periodic Polar Pop discounts.

What is Sip & Save?

Sip & Save is Circle K's slushie / frozen carbonated beverage program (the chain's competitor to 7-Eleven Slurpee). Available in multiple flavors (cherry, blue raspberry, cola, plus rotating seasonal flavors). Pricing typically runs $0.99 to $1.79 depending on size; some stores run Sip & Save promotional pricing through the Inner Circle app. Sip & Save machines run continuously like Slurpee machines.

Where does Circle K operate?

Circle K operates about 7,000 stores across most US states with the heaviest density in the Sun Belt: Texas (the El Paso founding state and biggest Circle K market), Arizona (the Tempe HQ home market), Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, plus significant presence in California, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, and other states. Globally Couche-Tard operates Circle K stores in Canada, Europe, Mexico, Hong Kong, and other markets for an international total of about 16,000 stores.

Does Circle K sell gas?

Yes, virtually all Circle K stores have gas pumps. Circle K operates as a combined convenience store + gas station with gas brands varying by region (Mobil + Exxon + Chevron + Shell + Marathon partnerships at different stores). Some stores also offer diesel and DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) at the pumps. The Inner Circle loyalty program earns fuel discounts on every purchase plus product-level rewards inside the store.

What is the Circle K customer service phone number?

Circle K customer service is 1-800-298-2054, available Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Time (Tempe Arizona corporate hours) for general inquiries, Inner Circle account questions, fuel-pump issues, and corporate matters. Each Circle K store has its own local store phone listed in the locator below; for store-specific questions calling the local store directly is faster than the corporate line.

Where is the nearest Circle K?

Use the locator below or visit circlek.com/store-locator and enter your ZIP code to find the nearest Circle K store, including current 24/7 status, the specific phone number, gas-pump availability, and which services your nearest store offers (Polar Pop fountain bar, Sip & Save slushie machines, ATM, lottery, alcohol sales, EV charging at participating stores). The chain has about 7,000 US stores with the heaviest density in the Sun Belt and broad coverage across most Southern and Western US states.

Circle K customer service: 1-800-298-2054 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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Last verified: May 2026 against Circle K's official store locator and press releases.

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