Popeyes hours

Most Popeyes locations are open 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM seven days a week. Christmas Day is closed nationwide; most stores also close on Thanksgiving Day. Popeyes stays OPEN on Sundays (distinctive vs Chick-fil-A). Customer service: 1-877-767-3937 (1-877-POPEYES).

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a US fast-food chicken chain with around 3,000 locations across 40-plus states, founded in 1972 in New Orleans Louisiana (20 years after Texan fried-chicken peer Church’s Chicken opened in San Antonio in 1952) and now owned by Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the same parent as Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Firehouse Subs.

The questions readers actually ask: what time does Popeyes open today, are they open on Sunday (yes), is the restaurant open on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, the customer service phone number 1-877-POPEYES, and how the Spicy Chicken Sandwich differs from the Classic.

One thing to know: most Popeyes locations open at 10:00 AM and close at 11:00 PM seven days a week, with a small subset of urban and interstate stores running 24-hour drive-thru. Popeyes stays OPEN on Sundays, distinctive vs chicken-sandwich-wars rival Chick-fil-A which closes every Sunday. Christmas Day is the only nationwide closure; most stores also close on Thanksgiving Day except for airport and travel-corridor locations.

Hours vary widely by franchise, so use the locator below to confirm the schedule at your specific Popeyes.

Is Popeyes open today?

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

Popeyes weekly hours

Popeyes holiday hours

Is Popeyes open on Saturday?

Saturday is one of the busiest days at Popeyes, with most locations running 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM and steady afternoon traffic from lunch through dinner. Saturday late-night drive-thru stays open at 24-hour Popeyes locations in urban markets, drawing the post-bar-close crowd. Saturday before holidays sees catering pickup spike for chicken trays and biscuit orders.

Is Popeyes open on Sunday?

Sunday is one of Popeyes' best days because rival Chick-fil-A closes every Sunday, sending chicken-sandwich seekers to Popeyes instead. Most Popeyes stores run regular 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Sunday hours. NFL Sunday afternoons (1:00 PM kickoffs) drive heavy drive-thru traffic for game-day chicken trays at most locations. Easter Sunday is the one Sunday with reduced 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 8:00 PM hours at most stores.

Find a Popeyes store near me

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

Popeyes hours - frequently asked questions

What time does Popeyes open today?

Most Popeyes locations open at 10:00 AM Monday through Sunday. The kitchen and counter stay open until 11:00 PM at most stores. Some urban and interstate-corridor Popeyes locations run 24-hour drive-thru. Hours vary by franchise; the locator above shows your specific store's schedule.

Is Popeyes open on Sunday?

Yes. Popeyes stays open seven days a week including Sunday at most US locations, typically from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. This is distinctive vs chicken-sandwich-wars rival Chick-fil-A which is closed every Sunday by company policy.

Is Popeyes open on Thanksgiving Day?

Most Popeyes locations close on Thanksgiving Day. A small number of airport, interstate-rest-area, and 24-hour Popeyes stores stay open with reduced hours for travelers. Confirm with your specific store; the chain reopens with regular hours on Black Friday.

Is Popeyes open on Christmas Day?

No. Popeyes closes nationwide on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve runs reduced hours, with most stores closing between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. The chain reopens with regular hours on December 26.

Is Popeyes open on Easter Sunday?

Yes, with reduced hours. Most Popeyes locations open at 10:00 AM on Easter Sunday and close around 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (earlier than the regular 11:00 PM Sunday close). Mall-based Popeyes stores follow the host mall's Easter hours, which often see most retailers closed.

What is the Popeyes Spicy Chicken Sandwich?

The Popeyes Spicy Chicken Sandwich launched in August 2019 and sparked the famous 'chicken sandwich wars' with Chick-fil-A. It's a hand-breaded buttermilk-marinated chicken breast on a brioche bun with pickles and spicy mayo. The Classic version uses regular mayo. Both run all day at every location.

Spicy or Mild at Popeyes?

Popeyes serves bone-in chicken pieces (legs, thighs, breasts, wings) in two flavors: Spicy (cayenne-pepper heat from the bone-in marinade) and Mild (Louisiana-style buttermilk seasoned). When you order at the counter or drive-thru, specify Spicy or Mild for each piece. Combos default to Mild unless you ask.

What is the Popeyes customer service phone number?

Popeyes customer service is 1-877-767-3937 (1-877-POPEYES), available 24/7 through self-service options. Email [email protected] for written inquiries. Each Popeyes location has its own local phone listed in the locator below.

Are Popeyes and Burger King the same company?

Yes, both are owned by Restaurant Brands International (RBI), headquartered in Miami, Florida. RBI also owns Tim Hortons and Firehouse Subs. Each chain operates as a separate brand with its own menu, hours, and franchisees, but shares corporate functions.

Does Popeyes serve breakfast?

Most Popeyes locations do not serve a dedicated breakfast menu. The chain opens at 10:00 AM (after most breakfast windows close) and serves the full chicken / sandwich / sides / biscuits menu all day. A small number of Popeyes locations in airports and travel plazas have breakfast biscuit items earlier.

Does Popeyes have a drive-thru?

Yes. Most Popeyes locations have a drive-thru that follows the same hours as the dining room. A small number of urban and interstate stores run 24-hour drive-thru even when the dining room is closed. Online order pickup is also available at most locations.

Where is the nearest Popeyes?

Use the locator below or visit popeyes.com/store-locator and enter your ZIP code to find the nearest Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, including current hours, the location's specific phone number, drive-thru availability, and 24-hour status.

Popeyes customer service: 1-877-767-3937 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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

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