YMCA hours

Most YMCA branches run 5:00 AM through 9:00 PM Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM through 7:00 PM Saturday, and 7:00 AM through 6:00 PM Sunday. Hours vary dramatically by branch since each local YMCA association sets its own schedule. Most branches closed Christmas Day; reduced Thanksgiving Day. National customer service: 1-800-872-9622.

YMCA is a nonprofit community-services federation with about 2,700 US branches across 47 states (and 7,000+ total US facilities), nationally coordinated by YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) headquartered in Chicago Illinois, founded as a global organization in 1844 in London by George Williams and as a US organization in 1851 in Boston, and operated through a federation model where each individual US YMCA is independently run by a local nonprofit YMCA association with its own board, hours, membership fees, and program lineup.

The questions readers actually ask: what time does the YMCA open today, when does the pool open, are they open Sunday or Saturday, are they open on Christmas and Thanksgiving, how YMCA membership pricing works, and how the YMCA compares to for-profit gym chains like LA Fitness and Planet Fitness.

Two YMCA specific things worth knowing: hours vary dramatically by branch since each local YMCA association sets its own schedule, but a typical pattern at most branches is 5:00 AM through 9:00 PM Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM through 7:00 PM Saturday, and 7:00 AM through 6:00 PM Sunday with most branches closed Christmas Day chain-wide. The YMCA offers significantly broader services than for-profit gyms (child care, after-school programs, summer camps, youth sports leagues, swim lessons, senior programs, community classes, and family programs) and sliding-scale income-based reduced membership rates (typically called “Open Doors” or similar scholarship programs) at most associations, so the membership value extends well beyond the gym and pool that LA Fitness and Planet Fitness compete on.

Use the locator below or visit ymca.net to find your local YMCA branch and confirm specific hours, programs, and membership rates.

Is YMCA open today?

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

YMCA weekly hours

YMCA holiday hours

Is YMCA open on Saturday?

YMCA branches run reduced 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday hours at most associations (one hour later open and two hours earlier close than weekdays). Saturday morning is typically the busiest period of the week with strong family and youth-program traffic. Pool, group exercise, and child watch services typically close 1 to 2 hours before main close. Saturday is often the heaviest swim lesson day; pool may be partially closed for lessons during peak Saturday morning hours.

Is YMCA open on Sunday?

Most YMCA branches run reduced 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sunday hours; some smaller-association branches are closed Sunday entirely. Easter Sunday is closed at most branches. Sunday is typically a quieter gym and pool day than Saturday at most branches. Sunday programs (Sunday school partnerships, family events, sports leagues) vary widely by association; check the local YMCA's website for branch-specific Sunday programming.

Find a YMCA store near me

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

YMCA hours - frequently asked questions

What time does the YMCA open today?

Most YMCA branches open at 5:00 AM Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM Saturday, and 7:00 AM Sunday at most associations. Hours vary dramatically by branch since each local YMCA association independently sets its schedule; smaller-association branches may open at 6:00 AM weekdays. Use the locator below to confirm the open time at your specific YMCA branch.

What time does the YMCA close?

Most YMCA branches close at 9:00 PM Monday through Friday, 7:00 PM Saturday, and 6:00 PM Sunday. Last entry is typically 30 to 60 minutes before posted close. The pool, group exercise classes, and child watch services often close earlier than the main gym (typical 1 to 2 hours before main close). Some smaller-market branches close at 8:00 PM weekdays.

Is the YMCA open on Sunday?

Most YMCA branches are open Sunday with reduced 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM hours (later open and earlier close than weekdays). Some smaller-association branches are closed Sunday entirely. Easter Sunday is closed at most branches. The Sunday hours pattern varies more than weekdays by association; the locator below shows specific Sunday hours for each branch.

Is the YMCA open on Christmas Day?

No. Most YMCA branches are closed Christmas Day chain-wide (Y-USA guidance gives staff the day off). Christmas Eve typically runs reduced 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM hours; the chain reopens with reduced hours December 26 and resumes regular hours December 27 (or the next non-weekend day). Some larger-association branches may run limited Christmas Day morning hours; confirm at your local branch.

Is the YMCA open on Thanksgiving?

Most YMCA branches are open Thanksgiving Day with significantly reduced hours, typically 6:00 AM to noon. Some branches close entirely. Thanksgiving morning is one of the busier holiday gym periods due to pre-meal cardio sessions. Day-After-Thanksgiving (Black Friday) reopens with reduced 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM hours at most branches.

Is the YMCA open on holidays like Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day?

Yes, with reduced hours. Most YMCA branches run 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day (significantly shorter than the 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM weekday schedule). Federal holidays without staff observance (MLK Day, Presidents Day, Veterans Day, Columbus Day, Juneteenth) typically run regular hours though some associations close branches for staff observance. Christmas Day and Easter Sunday are the main full closures at most branches.

How does YMCA membership work?

YMCA membership pricing varies dramatically by association since each local YMCA sets its own rates. Typical patterns: adult monthly membership $40 to $80, family membership $70 to $120, senior and youth discounts available. Most YMCAs offer sliding-scale income-based reduced rates through scholarship programs (typically called Open Doors, Membership Assistance, or similar) for households below a defined income threshold. Memberships at most associations include access to the gym, pool, group fitness classes, and child watch services; some specialty programs (swim lessons, sports leagues, summer camps, child care) are member-discounted but not free. The Nationwide Membership program lets active YMCA members visit any participating US YMCA branch with the same membership card.

Does the YMCA have a pool?

Yes at most branches. Most YMCA branches have at least one indoor lap pool, often with separate teaching pool for swim lessons. Pool hours typically run shorter than the main gym (close 1 to 2 hours before main close); pool is occasionally closed for swim lessons, water aerobics classes, swim team practice, or maintenance. The YMCA pool standard distinguishes the chain from Planet Fitness (no pool), Crunch Fitness (pool only at select Peak-tier clubs), Anytime Fitness (no pool), and matches LA Fitness (lap pool standard at most clubs). For families especially, the YMCA pool plus swim lesson program is one of the chain's biggest competitive advantages.

How is the YMCA different from for-profit gyms?

The YMCA is a nonprofit community organization rather than a for-profit business. Each US YMCA is independently operated by a local nonprofit association with its own board, fees, and programs (vs the centralized chain operating model of LA Fitness, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness). YMCA programs extend well beyond the gym and pool: child care, after-school programs, summer camps, youth sports leagues, swim lessons, senior programs, community education, family programs, and community advocacy. Most associations offer sliding-scale income-based reduced membership rates that for-profit gyms do not match. Hours and pricing vary by branch significantly more than for-profit chains.

Can I use my YMCA membership at any branch?

Yes, at participating branches. The Nationwide Membership program lets active YMCA members visit any participating US YMCA branch with the same membership card. Most associations participate in Nationwide Membership; a small minority (typically high-cost-of-living urban associations) opt out due to membership-fee differences. Confirm Nationwide Membership status at your home YMCA before traveling. Some local programs (member events, specialty class registration, child care registration) may not transfer between branches even with Nationwide Membership; core gym, pool, and group class access transfers cleanly.

What is the YMCA customer service phone number?

Y-USA national customer service is 1-800-872-9622 (1-800-USA-YMCA) for general inquiries about the national YMCA organization, the Nationwide Membership program, and Y-USA-coordinated programs. For branch-specific hours, programs, registration, billing, and membership questions, contact your local YMCA association directly through their website or local phone listing. Each independently-operated YMCA association has its own customer service team; the national line cannot answer branch-specific questions.

Where is the nearest YMCA?

Use the locator below or visit ymca.net and enter your ZIP code to find the nearest YMCA branch, including current hours, the local association's website, and program registration. The YMCA has about 2,700 US branches across 47 states; most metropolitan areas have multiple branches operated by 1 to 4 local associations. The locator shows distance from your location and links to the local YMCA's own website for the most up-to-date hours, fees, and program information.

YMCA customer service: 1-800-872-9622 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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

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