Kwik Trip & Kwik Star hours
Most Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Some smaller-town stores run 5:00 AM to midnight or 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM (varies). Most stores stay open Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, and Easter; hot-food and Glazers bakery service may be reduced on holidays.
Kwik Trip and Kwik Star are the same chain operating under two brand names: Kwik Trip stores in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, South Dakota, and Indiana; Kwik Star stores in Iowa (where an existing Iowa trademark forced the rebranded name when the chain expanded south). The chain was founded in 1965 in Eau Claire Wisconsin, has been family-owned by the Zietlow family for over 40 years, is headquartered in La Crosse Wisconsin, and operates about 880 stores total with the bakery, dairy, kitchen commissary, and ice plant all run in-house in La Crosse.
The questions readers actually ask: are Kwik Trip stores open 24 hours, what time does Kwik Trip or Kwik Star open or close, are they open on Christmas, what makes Glazers donuts so popular, how Kwik Rewards loyalty works, and where the nearest store is located.
Two Kwik Trip and Kwik Star specific things worth knowing: most stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (some smaller-town stores run 5:00 AM to midnight or 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM, varies by location), and the chain distributes 40 percent of pretax profits to its 36,000 coworkers each year through annual profit-sharing checks (one of the largest profit-sharing programs in US convenience-store retail and a primary reason Kwik Trip consistently ranks on Fortune Best Companies to Work For lists, similar to Tulsa-based QuikTrip). Glazers (the chain’s signature glazed donut) is baked daily at the La Crosse bakery and delivered fresh to every Kwik Trip and Kwik Star store.
Use the locator below to find your nearest Kwik Trip or Kwik Star store and confirm 24-hour status. The Kwik Star Iowa stores have the same operating model as Kwik Trip elsewhere.
Is Kwik Trip & Kwik Star open today?
Kwik Trip & Kwik Star generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.
Kwik Trip & Kwik Star weekly hours
| Day | Typical hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open 24 hours - Open 24 hours | Most Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores are open 24 hours; some smaller-town stores run 5:00 AM to midnight (varies by location) |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours - Open 24 hours | 24-hour operations at most stores |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours - Open 24 hours | 24-hour operations at most stores |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours - Open 24 hours | 24-hour operations at most stores |
| Friday | Open 24 hours - Open 24 hours | 24-hour operations at most stores; Glazers and bakery items typically restocked Friday morning |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours - Open 24 hours | Saturday is the busiest day at most stores; full 24-hour schedule |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours - Open 24 hours | Sunday matches weekdays at most stores; Sunday morning is one of the busier Glazers donut traffic windows |
Kwik Trip & Kwik Star holiday hours
| Holiday | Date | Status | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours at most stores | Most Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores open with regular 24-hour schedule |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours | Not observed at most stores |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours | Most stores open with regular 24-hour schedule; one of the busier travel and grilling days for the chain |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours | Most stores open with regular 24-hour schedule |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours | Not observed at most stores |
| Halloween | Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours | No closure |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours | Most stores open |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours at most stores | Most Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores stay open Thanksgiving Day; the Hot Spot hot-food bar may have reduced or limited menu Thanksgiving Day |
| Day After Thanksgiving / Black Friday | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours | Full hours at all stores |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours at most stores | Most stores stay open 24 hours Christmas Eve into Christmas Day |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours at most stores | Most Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores stay open Christmas Day; the Hot Spot hot-food bar and Glazers bakery may have reduced or limited service Christmas Day; gas pumps and packaged goods remain available; some smaller-town stores may close on Christmas Day (varies) |
| Boxing Day | Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours | Full hours at all stores; Glazers bakery resumes full production |
| New Year's Eve | Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours | Most stores stay open 24 hours through New Year's Eve and into New Year's Day |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours at most stores | Most Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores open with regular 24-hour schedule |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours | Not observed at most stores |
| Easter Sunday | Sun, Apr 4, 2027 | Open - normal hours | 24 hours at most stores | Most Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores stay open Easter Sunday; Hot Spot hot-food bar and Glazers bakery may have reduced service |
Is Kwik Trip & Kwik Star open on Saturday?
Saturday is the busiest day of the week at most Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores (full 24-hour schedule at most locations). Saturday morning sees heavy Glazers donut traffic (Glazers are restocked early morning Saturday with fresh delivery from La Crosse); Saturday afternoon shifts to Hot Spot hot-food bar (made-to-order pizza, sandwiches) and grocery shopping for weekend cookouts. Take Home Meals (full prepared meals for families) are typically restocked Saturday morning at most stores.
Is Kwik Trip & Kwik Star open on Sunday?
Most Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores are open 24 hours on Sunday (uniform schedule with weekdays at most locations). Sunday morning is one of the busier Glazers donut traffic windows of the week; church-goers and weekend travelers concentrate 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Easter Sunday is no exception (most stores stay open with regular 24-hour schedule, Hot Spot and Glazers bakery may have reduced service). Hot Spot weekend menu items (Take Home Meals, breakfast pizza) are popular Sunday morning.
Find a Kwik Trip & Kwik Star store near me
Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official Kwik Trip & Kwik Star store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.
Kwik Trip & Kwik Star hours - frequently asked questions
Are Kwik Trip stores open 24 hours?
Yes, at most locations. Most Kwik Trip stores in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, South Dakota, and Indiana, plus most Kwik Star stores in Iowa, are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, especially gas-station-attached locations and stores along major highways. Some smaller-town stores run reduced hours (5:00 AM to midnight or 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM); these are typically older smaller-footprint stores. Use the locator below to confirm 24-hour status at your specific Kwik Trip or Kwik Star.
What's the difference between Kwik Trip and Kwik Star?
There is no operational difference; they are the same chain under two brand names. Kwik Trip stores operate in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, South Dakota, and Indiana. Kwik Star stores operate in Iowa only. The reason for the dual-brand naming: when the chain expanded into Iowa, an existing Iowa company already held the "Kwik Trip" trademark, so Kwik Trip rebranded the Iowa stores as "Kwik Star" to avoid the conflict. The chain operates identical Glazers donuts, identical Hot Spot hot-food bar menu, identical Kwik Rewards loyalty program, and identical 40-percent-profit-sharing employee structure across both Kwik Trip and Kwik Star branded stores.
Is Kwik Trip open on Christmas Day?
Most Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores stay open Christmas Day with regular 24-hour schedule. The Hot Spot hot-food bar (pizza, sandwiches, hot dogs, Take Home Meals) and Glazers bakery may have reduced or limited service Christmas Day depending on staffing at individual stores; gas pumps, packaged goods, beverages, and snacks typically remain available all day. Some smaller-town stores may close on Christmas Day (varies); check the locator at kwiktrip.com or kwikstar.com for your specific store.
Is Kwik Trip open on Thanksgiving?
Yes, most Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores stay open Thanksgiving Day with regular 24-hour schedule. The Hot Spot hot-food bar may have reduced or limited menu Thanksgiving Day depending on staffing; gas pumps and packaged goods remain available all day. Most road-trippers traveling for Thanksgiving can rely on Kwik Trip and Kwik Star for fuel, Glazers donuts (baked fresh daily including Thanksgiving), and quick stops on the day itself.
What are Glazers?
Glazers are the Kwik Trip and Kwik Star signature glazed donut: light, soft, sugar-glazed, baked fresh daily at the Kwik Trip-owned bakery in La Crosse Wisconsin and delivered to every Kwik Trip and Kwik Star store. Glazers have a cult following among Wisconsin and Iowa Kwik Trip regulars, and the chain frequently runs Glazer 24-pack and 12-pack promotions plus seasonal flavors (apple cider Glazers in fall, Glazer holes year-round). Glazers are typically restocked early morning at most stores, with peak fresh availability around 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
How does the Kwik Trip 40 percent profit-sharing work?
Kwik Trip distributes 40 percent of pretax profits directly to its approximately 36,000 "coworkers" (the chain's term for employees) each year through annual profit-sharing checks. The amount each coworker receives depends on their role, hours worked, and tenure with the chain. The 40-percent profit-sharing program is one of the largest of its kind in US convenience-store retail and is a primary reason the chain consistently ranks on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For lists alongside other employee-owned or profit-sharing peers like Tulsa-based QuikTrip. The program has been a Zietlow family commitment for decades and is part of the chain's pitch to attract and retain coworkers.
How does Kwik Rewards work?
Kwik Rewards is the free Kwik Trip and Kwik Star customer loyalty program. Members access exclusive sale prices through digital coupons, weekly personalized offers, points on every purchase that convert to dollar-off rewards, fuel discounts at participating Kwik Trip and Kwik Star pumps, and birthday rewards. Sign-up is free at any Kwik Trip or Kwik Star store, at kwiktrip.com, or in the Kwik Trip mobile app. The same Kwik Rewards account works at every Kwik Trip and Kwik Star store across both brand names.
Why does Kwik Trip operate its own bakery and dairy?
Kwik Trip is unusual among convenience chains for its level of vertical integration. The company operates its own bakery in La Crosse Wisconsin (where Glazers donuts, Bakery Boys items, breads, and cookies are baked daily and trucked to every store), its own dairy plant (Kwik Trip-branded milk and dairy products supplied chain-wide), its own kitchen commissary (Hot Spot menu items prepped centrally), its own ice plant, and its own ice cream production. The vertical-integration model gives the chain quality control and cost advantages over convenience competitors that buy from external bakeries and dairies; the model also means Kwik Trip's products are typically fresher and more consistent than competitors' across the chain's footprint.
Where are Kwik Trip and Kwik Star stores located?
Kwik Trip and Kwik Star together operate about 880 stores across 7 Upper Midwest states: Wisconsin (the home state and La Crosse headquarters; the densest coverage as Kwik Trip), Minnesota (Kwik Trip), Iowa (operating as Kwik Star), Illinois (Kwik Trip; recent expansion), Michigan (Kwik Trip; recent expansion), South Dakota (Kwik Trip), and Indiana (Kwik Trip; recent expansion). The chain has no stores outside this 7-state footprint. The locator at kwiktrip.com (or kwikstar.com for Iowa-only filtering) shows the full list with current 24-hour status, gas-pump availability, and Hot Spot food-bar status.
Where is the nearest Kwik Trip or Kwik Star?
Use the locator below or visit kwiktrip.com (or kwikstar.com for Iowa-specific filtering) and enter your ZIP code to find the nearest Kwik Trip or Kwik Star store, including 24-hour status, gas-pump availability, and Glazers donut delivery status. The chain operates only in 7 Upper Midwest states (WI, MN, IA, IL, MI, SD, IN); shoppers in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Southeast, South, Mountain West, and Western US do not have a nearby Kwik Trip or Kwik Star. In Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota most metros have multiple Kwik Trip stores within a 5-mile radius.
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Last verified: May 2026 against Kwik Trip & Kwik Star's official store locator and press releases.
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