Taco Bell hours

Most Taco Bell restaurants are open 7 AM to midnight Monday through Thursday and Sunday, until 1 AM Friday and Saturday at the drive-thru. Breakfast runs 7 AM to 11 AM, with the lunch and dinner taco menu starting at 11 AM. Taco Bell is closed at most locations on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Hours vary by franchisee, so check the locator below for your nearest restaurant.

Taco Bell operates around 7,500 fast-food restaurants across the United States, owned by Yum Brands (parent of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger).

This page covers what time Taco Bell opens and closes today, the typical Sunday hours, breakfast and lunch hours, lobby vs drive-thru hours, holiday status for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Valentine’s Day, plus customer service at 1-800-822-6235 and how to find a restaurant near you.

Two Taco Bell-specific things worth knowing: breakfast runs 7 AM to 11 AM and the lunch (taco) menu starts at 11 AM, and the lobby (dine-in) typically closes 1 to 2 hours before the drive-thru, with many drive-thrus running until 1 AM Friday and Saturday.

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

Is Taco Bell open today?

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

Taco Bell weekly hours

Taco Bell holiday hours

Is Taco Bell open on Saturday?

Saturday hours at most Taco Bell drive-thrus run 7 AM to 1 AM, an hour later close than Mon-Thu. Breakfast still ends at 11 AM Saturday. Lobbies typically close 1 to 2 hours before drive-thru on Saturday, often around 11 PM. Late-night Saturday is one of the busiest stretches for the Taco Bell drive-thru, especially after 10 PM in college markets.

Is Taco Bell open on Sunday?

Sunday hours at most Taco Bell drive-thrus run 7 AM to midnight, an hour earlier close than Friday-Saturday. Breakfast runs 7 AM to 11 AM on Sunday, sometimes starting at 8 AM at slower-traffic stores. Lobbies typically close around 10 to 11 PM, before the drive-thru. Easter Sunday runs reduced hours at most stores rather than a full closure.

Find a Taco Bell store near me

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

Taco Bell hours - frequently asked questions

What time does the Taco Bell lobby close?

The Taco Bell lobby (dine-in seating) typically closes around 10 to 11 PM at most stores, 1 to 2 hours before the drive-thru. After lobby close, most stores switch to drive-thru-only service for the late-night Cravings menu. Lobby hours vary by franchisee and location. The locations.tacobell.com store locator shows separate dine-in and drive-thru hours for each Taco Bell.

Is Taco Bell open on Valentine's Day?

Yes. Taco Bell stays open on Valentine's Day, Saturday February 14 2026, with regular Saturday drive-thru hours of 7 AM to 1 AM. Valentine's Day is not a Taco Bell closure. Some stores run special Valentine's promotions and limited-edition items, especially at the Pacifica California flagship which has hosted Taco Bell weddings.

What time does Taco Bell start serving lunch?

Taco Bell starts serving the lunch and dinner taco menu (Crunchy Tacos, Chalupas, Crunchwraps, Quesadillas, Cantinas, Cravings Box, drinks) at 11 AM at most US stores. Before 11 AM the menu is breakfast only (Breakfast Crunchwrap, Cinnamon Twists, Hash Brown, breakfast burritos). Some stores transition slightly earlier or later depending on traffic.

What are Taco Bell's breakfast hours?

Taco Bell serves breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM at most US stores. The breakfast menu (Breakfast Crunchwrap, Cinnabon Delights, Hash Browns, Breakfast Burritos, Cinnamon Twists, coffee) ends at 11 AM and the regular lunch menu takes over. Some Sunday stores start breakfast at 8 AM. The locations.tacobell.com locator confirms the exact breakfast cutoff per store.

Is Taco Bell open on Sunday?

Yes. Most Taco Bell drive-thrus are open Sunday from 7 AM to midnight, with breakfast served 7 AM to 11 AM. Lobbies close earlier than drive-thrus, typically around 10 to 11 PM. Sunday hours are the same length as Mon-Thu, with Friday-Saturday running an hour later. Use the locator below for your specific store's Sunday hours.

Is Taco Bell open on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve?

Most Taco Bell restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, Friday December 25 2026. Some highway, travel-plaza, and 24-hour Taco Bell locations stay open with limited hours. On Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24, most stores open with reduced hours and lobbies usually close early between 6 and 9 PM. Stores reopen with normal hours on December 26.

Is Taco Bell open on Easter Sunday?

Yes, at most locations. Most Taco Bell restaurants stay open on Easter Sunday, observed Sunday April 4 2027, with reduced hours that vary by franchisee. Easter is not a chain-wide closure at Taco Bell, unlike Christmas Day and Thanksgiving. Some franchisee-owned stores may close fully for Easter, but the majority operate with abbreviated drive-thru hours.

Is Taco Bell open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday?

Most Taco Bell restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26 2026. Some highway and travel-plaza Taco Bell locations stay open with limited hours. On Black Friday, Friday November 27, drive-thrus reopen with regular 7 AM to 1 AM hours. The Taco Bell app and Taco Bell Rewards work through both days.

Is Taco Bell open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day?

Both, with hours that vary. New Year's Eve, Thursday December 31 2026, runs regular drive-thru hours at most stores, though some lobbies close early. New Year's Day, Friday January 1 2027, runs reduced hours at most Taco Bell locations, with breakfast still served 7 AM to 11 AM. Use the locator below for your specific store's New Year's hours.

Is Taco Bell 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 Taco Bell restaurants. All three are normal operating days with breakfast served 7 AM to 11 AM. Some stores may close early on July 4 evening for fireworks viewing.

What is the Taco Bell customer service phone number?

Taco Bell US Customer Service is at 1-800-822-6235, available for app and order issues, account access, store feedback, refund requests, and franchise concerns. Taco Bell corporate offices are at 1 Glen Bell Way, Irvine California, phone 1-949-863-4500. For app and rewards questions, the Taco Bell app help center is also available. Have your order number, store location, and order details ready before calling.

How do I find a Taco Bell near me?

Use the Taco Bell store locator at locations.tacobell.com to search by city, state, ZIP code, or current location. The locator shows separate lobby and drive-thru hours, breakfast availability, mobile-order pickup status, late-night Cravings hours, and any temporary closures. The map below shows nearby Taco Bell restaurants based on your IP address.

Taco Bell customer service: 1-800-822-6235 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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

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