KFC hours

Most KFC restaurants are open 10 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, until 11 PM Friday and Saturday at the drive-thru. KFC is closed at most locations on Christmas Day, with reduced hours on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, and open as a regular Sunday on Easter. Hours vary by franchisee, so check the locator below for your nearest restaurant.

KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) operates around 3,900 fast-food restaurants across the United States, owned by Yum Brands (parent of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger; former parent of fish-fast-food chain Long John Silver’s from 2002 to 2011).

This page covers what time KFC opens and closes today, the typical Sunday hours, lobby vs drive-thru hours, holiday status for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and Presidents Day, plus customer service at 1-800-225-5532 and how to find a restaurant near you.

Two KFC-specific things worth knowing: KFC does not serve a breakfast menu in the US (chicken, sides, and the full menu are available open-to-close starting at 10 AM), and KFC is heavily franchise-operated so holiday hours vary widely by location.

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

Is KFC open today?

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

KFC weekly hours

KFC holiday hours

Is KFC open on Saturday?

Saturday hours at most KFC restaurants run 10 AM to 11 PM at the drive-thru, an hour later close than Mon-Thu. Lobbies typically close 30 to 60 minutes before drive-thru on Saturday. Saturday is the busiest day of the week for buckets and family-meal orders, especially in college towns near football game schedules and in the Southeast region where KFC has its strongest footprint.

Is KFC open on Sunday?

Sunday hours at most KFC drive-thrus run 10 AM to 10 PM, 30 to 60 minutes earlier close than Friday-Saturday. Lobbies typically close earlier than drive-thrus on Sunday. Easter Sunday is treated as a regular Sunday at most stores, with no full closure. Some franchisee-owned KFC locations run shorter hours on Sundays.

Find a KFC store near me

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

KFC hours - frequently asked questions

Is KFC open on Presidents Day?

Yes. KFC stays open on Presidents Day, Monday February 15 2027, with regular 10 AM to 10 PM hours at most US restaurants. Presidents Day is not one of KFC's closure days. Mall-located KFC stores follow the host mall's Presidents Day schedule, which is usually identical to a regular Monday.

Is KFC open on Sunday?

Yes. Most KFC drive-thrus are open Sunday from 10 AM to 10 PM, 30 to 60 minutes earlier close than Friday-Saturday. Lobbies typically close earlier than drive-thrus on Sunday. Easter Sunday is treated as a regular Sunday at most KFC stores, not a closure. Use the locator below for your specific KFC's exact Sunday hours.

Is KFC open on Easter Sunday?

Yes, at most locations. KFC stays open on Easter Sunday, observed Sunday April 4 2027, with regular Sunday hours of 10 AM to 10 PM at most US restaurants. Easter is not a chain-wide KFC closure. Some franchisee-owned KFC stores may close for Easter, so checking the bk-style locator is recommended for your specific store.

Is KFC open on Christmas Day?

No, at most locations. Most KFC restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, Friday December 25 2026. Some airport KFC locations stay open with limited hours to serve travelers. On Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24, most stores close early between 6 and 8 PM. Stores reopen with normal hours on December 26.

Is KFC open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday?

Most KFC stays open Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26 2026, with limited afternoon hours (typical opens at 10 AM and closes between 4 and 8 PM). Some franchisee-owned KFC stores close fully for Thanksgiving. On Black Friday, Friday November 27, drive-thrus reopen with regular 10 AM to 11 PM hours. The KFC app and online ordering work through both days at participating stores.

Are KFC locations open 24 hours?

Almost never. The vast majority of KFC restaurants close overnight, typically between 10 and 11 PM. A handful of highway, airport, and travel-plaza KFC drive-thrus run 24 hours, but they are rare in the US. The kfc.com store locator filters by current open status, the fastest way to find a late-night KFC near you.

What time does the KFC lobby close?

The KFC lobby (dine-in seating) typically closes 30 to 60 minutes before the drive-thru at most stores. At a typical KFC, the lobby closes around 9 to 9:30 PM Mon-Thu and Sun, 10 to 10:30 PM Fri-Sat, while the drive-thru stays open until 10 or 11 PM. Lobby hours vary by franchisee and by location's neighborhood. The kfc.com locator shows separate dine-in and drive-thru hours.

What time does KFC start serving lunch?

KFC does not have a breakfast menu in the US, so the full lunch menu (chicken buckets, sandwiches, popcorn chicken, sides, drinks) is available open-to-close starting at 10 AM at most restaurants. Some KFC tested breakfast in select markets in past years but discontinued it. If you see a breakfast menu at a KFC, it is a regional or international franchisee, not a US standard.

Is KFC open on Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day?

Yes to all three. Memorial Day (Monday May 25 2026), Independence Day (Saturday July 4 2026), and Labor Day (Monday September 7 2026) all run regular drive-thru hours at most KFC restaurants. Some stores may close early on July 4 evening for fireworks viewing, but most stay open. The KFC app and rewards work the same on all three holidays.

What time does KFC close today?

Most KFC drive-thrus close at 10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, 11 PM Friday and Saturday. Lobbies typically close 30 to 60 minutes earlier. Hours vary by franchisee. The kfc.com store locator shows today's exact close times for both lobby and drive-thru at each location, including any holiday adjustments.

What is the KFC customer service phone number?

KFC US Customer Satisfaction is at 1-800-225-5532, also written as 1-800-CALL-KFC. The line runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and handles online order issues, app and rewards questions, restaurant feedback, and gift card balance. Have your order number, store location, and order details ready before calling. For franchise opportunities, KFC corporate routes through the Yum Brands franchising portal at yum.com.

How do I find a KFC near me?

Use the KFC store locator at kfc.com/store-locator to search by city, state, ZIP code, or current location. The locator shows separate lobby and drive-thru hours, KFC app mobile-order availability, KFC Rewards earn-and-redeem status, and any temporary closures. The map below shows nearby KFC restaurants based on your IP address.

KFC customer service: 1-800-225-5532 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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

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