Sonic hours

Most Sonic Drive-In restaurants are open 6 AM to 11 PM seven days a week, though many locations stay open until midnight or later (a small number run 24-hour drive-thru). Sonic is closed on Christmas Day. Hours vary by location, so check the locator below for your nearest drive-in.

Sonic Drive-In operates more than 3,500 carhop drive-in restaurants across the United States, founded in Shawnee Oklahoma in 1953 (19 years after burger-and-shake diner pioneer Steak ‘n Shake opened in Illinois in 1934) and now part of Inspire Brands (alongside Buffalo Wild Wings, Arby’s, Jimmy John’s, and Dunkin’), known for its slushes, ice cream blasts, and breakfast served all day.

This page covers what time Sonic opens and closes today, the typical Sunday hours, holiday status for Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, plus customer service at 1-866-657-6642 (1-866-OK-SONIC) and how to find a drive-in near you.

Two Sonic-specific things worth knowing: the chain runs an early 6 AM open seven days a week (one of the earliest among fast-food chains, to catch the breakfast slingers crowd), and the carhop stalls vs walk-up vs drive-thru can have different cutoffs at any given location.

Use the locator below for your specific Sonic, including 24-hour drive-thru availability.

Is Sonic open today?

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

Sonic weekly hours

Sonic holiday hours

Is Sonic open on Saturday?

Saturday hours at most Sonic Drive-In restaurants run 6 AM to 11 PM, the same as the rest of the week. Saturday afternoons (noon to 4 PM) and weekend evenings (6 PM to 9 PM) are the busiest cruise-in times. Some locations stay open until midnight or 1 AM on Saturdays, especially in college towns and along Interstate corridors. The drive-thru lane often runs the full hours even when the carhop stalls close earlier.

Is Sonic open on Sunday?

Sunday hours at most Sonic Drive-In restaurants run 6 AM to 11 PM, the same as Mon-Sat. Some locations close earlier on Sundays (10 PM); others stay open until midnight matching weekend hours. Sunday afternoons are popular for Sonic's Slush Happy Hour (typically 2 PM to 4 PM, half-price drinks at participating stores). Easter Sunday is the rare Sunday with reduced hours at many stores.

Find a Sonic store near me

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

Sonic hours - frequently asked questions

What is the Sonic Drive-In customer service phone number?

Sonic Drive-In customer service is at 1-866-657-6642, also written as 1-866-OK-SONIC, available Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM Central. The line handles app and order issues, Sonic Rewards, restaurant feedback, and refund requests. For Sonic gift cards, call 1-877-828-7868. For franchise opportunities, call 1-800-569-6656. The corporate office is in Oklahoma City Oklahoma.

Is Sonic open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24 2026, most Sonic Drive-In restaurants open with reduced hours and many close early between 4 PM and 8 PM. Christmas Day, Friday December 25 2026, Sonic is closed chain-wide. This is the only full-closure holiday on Sonic's calendar. Stores reopen with normal 6 AM to 11 PM hours on December 26.

Is Sonic open on Easter Sunday?

Yes. Most Sonic Drive-In restaurants are open on Easter Sunday, April 4 2027, with reduced or modified hours. Sonic does not close chain-wide on Easter (only Christmas Day is a chain-wide closure). Some franchisees close their location for the day; others run reduced hours. The drive-thru is more likely to stay open than the carhop stalls. Use the locator below for your specific store's Easter hours.

Is Sonic open on Labor Day and Memorial Day?

Yes to both. Most Sonic Drive-In restaurants are open on Labor Day (Monday September 7 2026) and Memorial Day (Monday May 25 2026) with regular 6 AM to 11 PM hours. Both are among the busier cruise-in days at Sonic. The only chain-wide closure of the year is Christmas Day; all other federal holidays run normal or slightly modified hours.

Is Sonic open on July 4th (Independence Day)?

Yes. Most Sonic Drive-In restaurants are open on Independence Day, Saturday July 4 2026, with regular 6 AM to 11 PM hours. July 4 evening is one of Sonic's busier cruise-in nights, especially around 5 PM to 9 PM. A small number of stores in tourist or downtown areas may close early for fireworks viewing. The drive-thru typically stays open through the evening even at stores that close the carhop stalls early.

Is Sonic open on Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26 2026, Sonic Drive-In policy varies by individual franchisee. Many stores close to give carhop and drive-thru staff the day off; others stay open with reduced hours. Use the Sonic app or call your nearest location to confirm Thanksgiving hours. Black Friday is back to regular 6 AM to 11 PM hours chain-wide.

What time does Sonic close on Sunday?

Most Sonic Drive-In restaurants close at 11 PM on Sunday, the same as Mon-Sat. Some locations close earlier on Sundays (10 PM); others stay open until midnight matching weekend hours. Sunday afternoons and evenings are popular for Sonic's Slush Happy Hour (typically 2 PM to 4 PM, half-price drinks at participating stores). Easter Sunday and major-event Sundays may have reduced hours.

Is Sonic open 24 hours?

No, Sonic is not chain-wide 24/7. Standard hours are 6 AM to 11 PM seven days a week at most US Sonic restaurants. A small number of stores in college towns, urban downtowns, and along busy Interstate corridors run 24-hour drive-thru, but they are uncommon. The carhop stalls typically close earlier than the drive-thru lane even at locations open late. The Sonic app filters stores by current open status.

What time does Sonic open?

Most Sonic Drive-In restaurants open at 6 AM seven days a week, including Sunday. The early open time is to catch the breakfast slingers crowd (Sonic's signature breakfast item, served all day). A few stores open at 5 AM in commuter and trucking corridors; some smaller-market stores open at 7 AM. The full breakfast and lunch menu is available from open until close at most stores.

Is Sonic open today / right now?

Most Sonic Drive-In restaurants are open every day of the year except Christmas Day. Standard hours are 6 AM to 11 PM seven days a week. Some stores close on Thanksgiving (varies by franchisee). The Sonic app and sonicdrivein.com locator both show your nearest store's current open or closed status and exact close time in real time, including the carhop-stalls vs drive-thru cutoff.

How do I find a Sonic Drive-In near me?

Use the Sonic store locator at sonicdrivein.com/locations to search by address, ZIP code, or current location. The locator shows store hours, carhop and drive-thru availability, online ordering options, and any temporary closures. The Sonic app shows real-time order tracking, mobile-order pickup at the stalls, and Sonic Rewards. The map below shows nearby Sonic Drive-In restaurants based on your IP address.

Sonic customer service: 1-866-657-6642 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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

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