Burger King hours

Most Burger King restaurants are open 6 AM to 11 PM Monday through Thursday, until midnight Friday and Saturday, and 7 AM to 11 PM Sunday at the drive-thru. The lobby (dine-in) typically closes 1 to 2 hours earlier than the drive-thru. Hours vary by franchisee, especially on holidays, so check the locator below for your nearest restaurant.

Burger King operates around 7,200 fast-food restaurants across the United States, owned by Restaurant Brands International (the parent company of Tim Hortons, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs since 2014).

This page covers what time Burger King opens and closes today, the typical Sunday hours, lobby vs drive-thru hours, holiday status for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter, plus the breakfast-to-burger transition time at 10:30 AM, customer service at 1-888-323-9881, and how to find a restaurant near you.

Two Burger King-specific things worth knowing: the lobby (dine-in) typically closes 1 to 2 hours before the drive-thru at most stores (better-burger sibling Five Guys skips the drive-thru entirely at most stores; flame-broil counterpart Carl’s Jr. uses charbroil cooking primarily on the West Coast), and BK is franchise-operated so hours vary widely by location, especially on holidays.

Use the locator below for your specific Burger King, including drive-thru and lobby schedules.

Is Burger King open today?

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

Burger King weekly hours

Burger King holiday hours

Is Burger King open on Saturday?

Saturday hours at most Burger King restaurants run 7 AM to midnight at the drive-thru, opening an hour later than weekdays. Lobbies typically close earlier than drive-thrus on Saturday, often by 10 or 11 PM. Saturday lunch is among the busiest stretches at BK, especially after 11 AM when the breakfast menu ends and Whoppers, fries, and combos return.

Is Burger King open on Sunday?

Sunday hours at most Burger King drive-thrus run 7 AM to 11 PM, opening an hour later than weekdays. Lobbies typically close earlier than drive-thrus on Sunday, often by 9 or 10 PM. Easter Sunday is treated as a regular Sunday at most stores, with no full closure. Some franchisee-owned BK locations close earlier on Sundays than the chain-wide pattern.

Find a Burger King store near me

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

Burger King hours - frequently asked questions

What time does the Burger King lobby close?

The Burger King lobby (dine-in seating area) typically closes 1 to 2 hours before the drive-thru. At most stores the lobby closes around 10 PM Mon-Sat and 9 to 10 PM Sun, while the drive-thru stays open until 11 PM, midnight, or later. Lobby hours vary by franchisee, especially in late-night and travel-plaza areas. The bk.com locator shows separate dine-in and drive-thru hours per store.

Are there 24-hour Burger King locations?

Yes, but they are uncommon. Some highway, turnpike, travel-plaza, and 24-hour-corridor Burger King restaurants stay open all night, usually drive-thru only. Most standard BK stores close overnight between 11 PM and 1 AM. The bk.com store locator filters by current open status, the fastest way to find a 24-hour Burger King near you.

What time does Burger King close today?

Most Burger King drive-thrus close at 11 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, midnight Friday and Saturday. Lobbies typically close 1 to 2 hours earlier. Hours vary by franchisee. The bk.com store locator shows today's exact close times for both lobby and drive-thru at each location, which is the fastest way to confirm before driving.

Is Burger King open on Sunday?

Yes. Most Burger King drive-thrus are open Sunday from 7 AM to 11 PM, opening an hour later than weekdays. Lobbies typically close earlier than drive-thrus on Sunday, often by 9 or 10 PM. Easter Sunday runs the same hours as a regular Sunday at most stores. Use the locator below for your specific store's exact Sunday hours.

What time does Burger King start serving burgers?

Burger King starts serving the full burger and lunch menu (Whoppers, Whopper Juniors, fries, chicken sandwiches, salads) at 10:30 AM at most US locations, the same transition time as McDonald's. Before 10:30 AM the menu is breakfast only (Croissan'wich, French Toast Sticks, breakfast burritos, hash browns). Some BK stores switch to burgers slightly earlier or later, especially in tourist and 24-hour markets.

Is Burger King open on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve?

Most Burger King stores stay open with reduced hours on Christmas Day, Friday December 25 2026. Drive-thrus are more likely to stay open than lobbies. Some franchisee-owned BK stores close fully for Christmas Day. Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24, runs regular hours at most locations, though some close early in the evening. Use the bk.com locator for your store's exact Christmas hours.

Is Burger King open on Easter Sunday?

Yes. Most Burger King restaurants stay open on Easter Sunday, observed Sunday April 4 2027, with regular Sunday hours of 7 AM to 11 PM at the drive-thru. Easter is not a chain-wide closure. Some franchisee-owned BK stores may close or run reduced hours, but most operate as a standard Sunday.

Is Burger King open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday?

Most Burger King stores stay open Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26 2026, with reduced hours that vary by franchisee (typical opens at 7 AM and closes 6 to 9 PM). Some BK stores close fully for Thanksgiving. On Black Friday, Friday November 27, drive-thrus reopen with regular 6 AM to midnight hours. Online ordering through the BK app runs through both days.

Is Burger King open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day?

Both, with hours that vary by franchisee. New Year's Eve, Thursday December 31 2026, runs regular hours at most stores, though some close early in the evening. New Year's Day, Friday January 1 2027, runs reduced hours at most BK locations. Use the locator below for your specific restaurant's New Year's hours.

What is the Burger King customer service phone number?

Burger King US customer service is at 1-888-323-9881, available daily for guest feedback, app and order issues, and franchise concerns. The corporate office in Miami is at 1-305-378-3535. App-specific support runs 1-786-353-4865. For franchise-wide concerns, BK President Tom Curtis offers direct text at 1-305-874-0520. For store-specific questions, contact the location directly using the bk.com locator.

How do I find a Burger King near me?

Use the Burger King store locator at bk.com/store-locator to search by city, state, ZIP code, or current location. The locator shows separate lobby and drive-thru hours, BK app mobile-order availability, Royal Perks rewards-redemption status, drive-thru lane configuration, and any temporary closures. The map below shows nearby Burger King restaurants based on your IP address.

Burger King customer service: 1-888-323-9881 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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

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