Zaxby’s hours

Most Zaxby's locations are open 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM seven days a week. The chain is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day at most stores; Christmas Eve typically runs reduced hours.

Zaxby’s (founded 1990 in Statesboro, Georgia by Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley; majority-owned since 2020 by Goldman Sachs Asset Management with the founders retaining a stake) is an American fast-food chicken-finger and wing chain with about 900 US locations weighted heavily across the Southeast and into Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Ohio, Indiana, and Missouri.

Common questions are about Sunday hours, what time the kitchen closes, the seven proprietary sauces (Zax Sauce, Tongue Torch, Insane Sauce, Wimpy Sauce, Hot Honey Mustard), the Big Zax Snak Meal value combo, and which holidays close every Zaxby’s (Christmas and Thanksgiving) versus which stay open.

One quirk worth knowing: every Chicken Fingerz (intentionally spelled with a z) plate at Zaxby’s is served with at least one of the proprietary sauces and a piece of Texas Toast (thick-cut, butter-grilled), plus crinkle-cut fries; chicken-finger peer Raising Cane’s runs a similarly narrow chicken-fingers-and-toast format.

The official Zaxby’s locator below shows exact hours, address, and Coca-Cola Freestyle machine availability for the location nearest you, since some stores extend to 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Is Zaxby’s open today?

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

Zaxby’s weekly hours

Zaxby’s holiday hours

Is Zaxby’s open on Saturday?

Saturday is one of the busier days at most Zaxby's locations. The drive-thru runs until 10:00 PM at standard stores and 11:00 PM at the extended-hours stores. Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening (especially during college football season at SEC-market stores) are the peak Chicken Fingerz volume windows.

Is Zaxby’s open on Sunday?

Sunday hours at Zaxby's are typically 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM, the same as every other day of the week. Sunday is a meaningful Zaxby's volume day specifically because Chick-fil-A is closed on Sunday across the Southeast; Sunday afternoon at Zaxby's pulls a noticeable share of the post-church chicken-meal traffic across Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas.

Find a Zaxby’s store near me

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

Zaxby’s hours - frequently asked questions

What time does Zaxby's open and close?

Most Zaxby's locations are open 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM seven days a week. Some stores extend to 11:00 PM Friday and Saturday. The drive-thru runs the full posted hours; lobby (dine-in) at some stores closes 30 minutes earlier.

Is Zaxby's open on Sunday?

Yes. Almost every Zaxby's is open Sunday on the same 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM schedule as the rest of the week. This is a key difference from Chick-fil-A (closed Sundays); Zaxby's keeps Sunday hours.

Is Zaxby's open on Christmas Day?

No. Most Zaxby's locations close on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve typically runs reduced hours (10:30 AM to 6:00 PM at most stores). Verify locally before driving over.

Is Zaxby's open on Thanksgiving?

No. Most Zaxby's locations close on Thanksgiving Day. A small number of franchise stores along travel corridors may stay open with reduced hours; verify via the official locator.

Is Zaxby's open on Easter?

Yes. Most Zaxby's locations are open on Easter Sunday with normal Sunday hours (10:30 AM to 10:00 PM). This contrasts with Raising Cane's, which closes chain-wide on Easter.

What are the seven Zaxby's sauces?

The seven proprietary Zaxby's sauces are Zax Sauce (the signature), Tongue Torch, Insane Sauce, Wimpy Sauce, Hot Honey Mustard, Marinara, and Ranch. Each Chicken Fingerz plate ships with at least one sauce, and additional sauce cups can be ordered for free at most stores.

Why is it spelled Chicken Fingerz?

Zaxby's intentionally spells its signature item Chicken Fingerz with a z to reinforce the Zaxby's brand. The spelling has been the chain's trademarked product name since founding in 1990 and is a deliberate brand-identity move; the chicken finger product itself is hand-breaded and served with sauce, Texas Toast, and crinkle-cut fries.

What is the Big Zax Snak Meal?

The Big Zax Snak Meal is the chain's signature value combo: 3 Chicken Fingerz, crinkle-cut fries, Texas Toast, a sauce, and a drink. It is one of the most-ordered items on the Zaxby's menu and runs at a price point below most full-tender meals.

Where is the nearest Zaxby's?

Use the official Zaxby's locator linked below to find the closest store, see exact daily hours for that address, check whether it has Coca-Cola Freestyle, and confirm Friday and Saturday late-night extension.

Does Zaxby's have a drive-thru?

Yes. Almost every Zaxby's has a drive-thru, and the drive-thru is the main service channel at most stores. The drive-thru runs the full posted hours.

Is Zaxby's a public company?

No. Zaxby's is privately held. Goldman Sachs Asset Management acquired a majority stake in 2020; founders Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley retain a minority stake and Townley remains CEO. Headquarters are in Athens, Georgia.

What is a Zalad?

A Zalad is the chain's branded chicken-salad menu (House Zalad, The Cobb Zalad, Garden House, Caesar) topped with grilled or fried chicken pieces. The dressings include Honey French, Ranch, Caesar, Light Italian, Lite Vinaigrette, and Honey Mustard.

Relevant articles

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

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