Mcdonald’s breakfast hours

Most McDonald's restaurants serve breakfast from 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM Monday through Friday and 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday and Sunday. All-day breakfast was permanently discontinued in March 2020. Breakfast hours vary by restaurant because each franchise sets its own cutoff, so check the locator below for your nearest store.

McDonald’s operates more than 13,000 restaurants in the United States, and the breakfast menu is one of the busiest parts of the day, with Egg McMuffins, hash browns, hotcakes, sausage burritos, and McCafe coffee.

The questions readers actually ask: what time does breakfast start, what time does it end, are the weekend hours different, and can I still get breakfast after 11 AM?

One thing to know up front: all-day breakfast was permanently removed from the McDonald’s national menu in March 2020, and breakfast now ends at 10:30 AM most weekdays and 11:00 AM most weekends. Hours are set franchise by franchise.

Hours can vary by restaurant, so the locator further down the page is the fastest way to confirm breakfast hours for the McDonald’s nearest you.

Is Mcdonald’s breakfast open today?

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

Mcdonald’s breakfast weekly hours

Mcdonald’s breakfast holiday hours

Is Mcdonald’s breakfast open on Saturday?

Yes, McDonald's serves breakfast on Saturday at most locations from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The Saturday cutoff is 30 minutes later than the Monday-Friday cutoff, giving weekend customers a slightly longer window. Saturday and Sunday breakfast hours are typically identical. Each franchise sets its own breakfast cutoff, so confirm with the McDonald's app or call your nearest store before the 11:00 AM cutoff if you are running close.

Is Mcdonald’s breakfast open on Sunday?

Yes, McDonald's serves breakfast on Sunday at most locations from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Sunday is one of the busiest breakfast days, so drive-thru lines often build up between 9:00 and 11:00 AM. The Sunday cutoff is 30 minutes later than the Monday-Friday cutoff. The McDonald's mobile app shows the exact Sunday breakfast hours at your nearest store, which is the fastest way to confirm before driving over.

Find a Mcdonald’s breakfast store near me

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

Mcdonald’s breakfast hours - frequently asked questions

What time does McDonald's start serving breakfast?

Most McDonald's restaurants start serving breakfast at 5:00 AM, seven days a week. A small number of 24-hour locations serve breakfast from the moment the breakfast menu switches over (often midnight to 4:00 AM is the kitchen cleanup window between dinner and breakfast). Start times can vary by franchise, so check the McDonald's app or call your nearest store for the exact opening time.

What time does McDonald's stop serving breakfast?

Most McDonald's stop serving breakfast at 10:30 AM Monday through Friday and at 11:00 AM Saturday and Sunday. The official McDonald's position is 10:30 or 11:00 AM local time, with the exact cutoff decided by each franchise. Some restaurants enforce the cutoff at the minute, others give a small grace period.

What are McDonald's breakfast hours on Sunday?

On Sunday, McDonald's breakfast typically runs from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM at most US locations. The Sunday cutoff is 30 minutes later than the Monday-Friday cutoff at most stores. Sunday is one of the busiest breakfast days, so drive-thru lines may be longer, especially between 9:00 and 11:00 AM.

What are McDonald's breakfast hours on Saturday?

On Saturday, McDonald's breakfast hours typically run from 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM at most US locations, the same as Sunday. Saturday and Sunday share the extended weekend breakfast window. The 11:00 AM cutoff is set by most franchisees but can vary slightly, so confirm with your local store if you are running close to the cutoff.

Does McDonald's still serve all-day breakfast?

No. McDonald's discontinued all-day breakfast nationally in March 2020 to simplify kitchen operations during the COVID pandemic and has not brought it back. Breakfast is now only available during the morning window, ending at 10:30 AM weekdays and 11:00 AM weekends at most stores. A small number of franchises offer some breakfast items (like Egg McMuffins) all day, but this is the exception, not chain policy.

Why does McDonald's breakfast end at 11 AM?

McDonald's breakfast ends in the morning because the breakfast and lunch menus require different kitchen equipment temperatures and cooking surfaces. Switching between menus mid-shift would slow service. After all-day breakfast was discontinued in 2020, McDonald's standardized the cutoff at 10:30 AM weekdays and 11:00 AM weekends to keep kitchen operations efficient.

Are there any 24-hour McDonald's breakfast locations?

No, breakfast is not available 24 hours at any McDonald's. Many McDonald's restaurants are 24 hours overall, but the breakfast menu is only available during the morning window (typically 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM weekdays, 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM weekends). The rest of the day, 24-hour locations serve the regular menu.

Can I get breakfast at McDonald's after 11 AM?

At most McDonald's, no. Breakfast ends at 10:30 AM weekdays or 11:00 AM weekends, and the kitchen switches over to the regular menu. A small number of franchises continue serving Egg McMuffins or other breakfast items past the cutoff at their discretion, but this is location-specific. Call your nearest McDonald's ahead of time if you are arriving close to the cutoff.

What time does McDonald's breakfast end on holidays?

On most US holidays, McDonald's keeps the same breakfast hours as a normal day of that weekday. Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, and other federal Monday holidays follow the 10:30 AM weekday cutoff. Christmas Day and Thanksgiving are the exceptions: many stores close, while some 24-hour locations stay open. Confirm with the locator on holidays.

Is McDonald's breakfast served on Christmas Day?

It varies. Many McDonald's close on Christmas Day, but some 24-hour locations stay open with regular breakfast hours. Because each franchise decides individually, there is no chain-wide rule for Christmas. Use the official McDonald's app or call ahead to confirm. New Year's Day, Easter, and Thanksgiving see similar location-by-location variation.

What's on the McDonald's breakfast menu?

The McDonald's breakfast menu includes Egg McMuffins, Sausage McMuffins, Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuits, Hotcakes, Sausage Burritos, Hash Browns, McGriddles, the Big Breakfast, Cinnamon Melts, McCafe coffee, and breakfast meal combos. Specific items can vary by region. The full breakfast menu is available at mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/full-menu/breakfast.html.

How do I find the McDonald's nearest me?

Use the official McDonald's restaurant locator at mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/restaurant-locator.html or open the McDonald's mobile app and tap the locator. Either tool shows the closest restaurants with their opening hours, breakfast hours, drive-thru availability, and 24-hour status. McDonald's has more than 13,000 US restaurants, so most users have one within a short drive.

Mcdonald’s breakfast customer service: 1-800-244-6227 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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

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