Wendy’s hours

Most Wendy's restaurants are open 6:30 AM to midnight Monday through Thursday and Sunday, until 1 AM Friday and Saturday at the drive-thru. Breakfast runs 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The lobby (dine-in) typically closes around 10 PM. Wendy's is closed at most locations on Christmas Day. Hours vary by franchisee, so check the locator below for your nearest restaurant.

Wendy’s operates around 6,000 fast-food restaurants across the United States, owned by The Wendy’s Company (Trian Partners is the largest shareholder).

This page covers what time Wendy’s opens and closes today, the typical Sunday hours, lobby vs drive-thru hours, breakfast hours, holiday status for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter, plus customer service at 1-888-624-8140 and how to find a restaurant near you.

Two Wendy’s-specific things worth knowing: Wendy’s relaunched a nationwide breakfast menu in March 2020 (Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, Breakfast Baconator, Frosty-ccino) served daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM (better-burger competitor Shake Shack only serves breakfast at airport stands, not standalone Shacks), and the lobby (dine-in) typically closes 1 to 2 hours before the drive-thru at most stores.

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

Is Wendy’s open today?

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

Wendy’s weekly hours

Wendy’s holiday hours

Is Wendy’s open on Saturday?

Saturday hours at most Wendy's drive-thrus run 6:30 AM to 1 AM, an hour later close than Mon-Thu. Breakfast still ends at 10:30 AM Saturday. Lobbies typically close 1 to 2 hours before drive-thru on Saturday, often around 10 PM. Saturday lunch is among the busiest stretches, especially after 10:30 AM when the breakfast menu ends and Frostys, Baconators, and chicken sandwiches return.

Is Wendy’s open on Sunday?

Sunday hours at most Wendy's drive-thrus run 6:30 AM to midnight, an hour earlier close than Friday-Saturday. Breakfast runs 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Sunday. Lobbies typically close around 10 PM, earlier than the drive-thru. Easter Sunday runs reduced hours at most stores rather than a full closure, with breakfast still served Easter morning at most locations.

Find a Wendy’s store near me

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

Wendy’s hours - frequently asked questions

What time does the Wendy's lobby close?

The Wendy's lobby (dine-in seating) typically closes around 10 PM at most stores, 1 to 2 hours before the drive-thru. Lobby hours vary by franchisee, location, and day of week. The locations.wendys.com store locator shows separate dine-in and drive-thru hours for each Wendy's. Some lobbies close as early as 9 PM and a few high-traffic stores stay open until 11 PM.

How late is Wendy's open?

Most Wendy's drive-thrus stay open until midnight Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and until 1 AM Friday and Saturday. Some 24-hour Wendy's drive-thrus exist in major metros and along highways. Lobbies close earlier, typically around 10 PM. The locations.wendys.com locator filters by current open status to find a late-night Wendy's.

What are Wendy's breakfast hours?

Wendy's serves breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM at most US stores. The breakfast menu (Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, Breakfast Baconator, Sausage Egg & Cheese, Frosty-ccino, Croissants) launched nationwide in March 2020 after Wendy's discontinued breakfast in 1985. Some stores continue serving the breakfast menu until 11 AM, but 10:30 AM is the standard cutoff. After 10:30 AM the full lunch and dinner menu becomes available.

Are Wendy's drive-thrus open 24 hours?

Some are. Most Wendy's drive-thrus close between midnight and 1 AM. A small number of 24-hour Wendy's locations exist in major metros (Las Vegas, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Detroit) and along travel corridors and highways. The locations.wendys.com locator filters by current open status, the fastest way to find a 24-hour Wendy's near you.

Is Wendy's open on Sunday?

Yes. Most Wendy's drive-thrus are open Sunday from 6:30 AM to midnight, with breakfast served 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Lobbies close earlier than drive-thrus, typically around 10 PM. Sunday hours match the rest of the week at most Wendy's stores. Use the locator below for your specific store's Sunday hours.

Is Wendy's open on Easter Sunday?

Yes, at most locations. Most Wendy's 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 Wendy's. Some franchisee-owned stores close fully for Easter, but the majority operate with abbreviated drive-thru hours and breakfast served as usual.

Is Wendy's open on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve?

Most Wendy's restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, Friday December 25 2026. Some major-city and travel-hub Wendy's 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 8 PM. Stores reopen with normal hours on December 26.

Is Wendy's open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday?

Most Wendy's stays open Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26 2026, with reduced hours that vary by franchisee. Some franchisee-owned Wendy's close fully for Thanksgiving. On Black Friday, Friday November 27, drive-thrus reopen with regular 6:30 AM to 1 AM hours and breakfast at 6:30 AM. The Wendy's app and Wendy's Rewards work through both days.

Is Wendy's 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 Wendy's locations, with breakfast still served 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Use the locator below for your specific store's New Year's hours.

What is the Wendy's customer service phone number?

Wendy's Customer Care is at 1-888-624-8140, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The line handles online order issues, app and Wendy's Rewards questions, restaurant feedback, and gift card balance. Additional Wendy's contact numbers: 1-800-443-7266 (alt customer care line), 1-614-764-3100 (corporate office in Dublin Ohio). For franchise-store concerns, you can also email [email protected].

How do I find a Wendy's by store number?

Wendy's store numbers (4-digit IDs starting with the franchise market) are not directly searchable on the public locations.wendys.com locator. The fastest way to look up a specific Wendy's by store number is the Wendy's app, which lists store numbers alongside addresses and hours. Customer-facing search uses ZIP code, city, or current GPS location.

How do I find a Wendy's near me?

Use the Wendy's store locator at locations.wendys.com to search by city, state, ZIP code, or current location. The locator shows separate lobby and drive-thru hours, Wendy's app mobile-order availability, breakfast availability, drive-thru lane configuration, and any temporary closures. The map below shows nearby Wendy's restaurants based on your IP address.

Wendy’s customer service: 1-888-624-8140 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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

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