Wendy's Hours (2026)

Opening times, breakfast cutoff, drive-thru windows and holiday closures — all in one place.

Checking hours…

Wendy's keeps a longer day than most drive-thrus — early breakfast, a full dinner menu that runs into the evening, and a late-night window for the drive-thru crowd. Below is the typical daily breakdown, though individual restaurants set their own final hours.

A Typical Wendy's Day, Hour by Hour

Mon–Sun

6:30–10:30

10:30–4

4–10

10 PM–2 AM

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Late-night drive-thru

🕕 Opening & Closing

Opens	6:00 – 6:30 AM
Dining room closes	10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Drive-thru closes	Up to 1–2 AM

🥓 Breakfast Window

Starts	6:30 AM
Ends	10:30 AM

Not every location serves breakfast — check your nearest store.

Full Weekly Schedule

Day	Breakfast	Lunch & Dinner	Late-Night Drive-Thru
Sunday	6:30–10:30 AM	10:30 AM–10:00 PM	10:00 PM–1:00 AM
Monday	6:30–10:30 AM	10:30 AM–10:00 PM	10:00 PM–1:00 AM
Tuesday	6:30–10:30 AM	10:30 AM–10:00 PM	10:00 PM–1:00 AM
Wednesday	6:30–10:30 AM	10:30 AM–10:00 PM	10:00 PM–1:00 AM
Thursday	6:30–10:30 AM	10:30 AM–10:00 PM	10:00 PM–2:00 AM
Friday	6:30–10:30 AM	10:30 AM–12:00 AM	12:00 AM–2:00 AM
Saturday	6:30–10:30 AM	10:30 AM–12:00 AM	12:00 AM–2:00 AM

Hours shown are the common pattern across U.S. locations. Franchise-owned stores can open earlier, close later, or skip breakfast entirely — always good to confirm with your local restaurant during holidays or bad weather.

Holiday Hours 2026

Holiday	Date	Typical Status
New Year's Day	Jan 1	Open
Memorial Day	May 25	Open
Independence Day	Jul 4	Limited hours
Labor Day	Sep 7	Open
Thanksgiving Day	Nov 26	Closed
Christmas Eve	Dec 24	Limited hours
Christmas Day	Dec 25	Closed
New Year's Eve	Dec 31	Limited hours

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Wendy's open?

Most restaurants open at 6:00–6:30 AM, with breakfast service starting right away at participating locations.

What time does Wendy's stop serving breakfast?

Breakfast usually wraps up at 10:30 AM, after which the store switches over to the full lunch menu.

How late is Wendy's drive-thru open?

Many drive-thrus stay open until 1 AM on weekdays and push to 2 AM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, though this varies by store.

Is Wendy's open on Christmas or Thanksgiving?

No — the vast majority of locations close for both Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. A handful near travel hubs may stay open, so it's worth a quick call ahead.

Do all Wendy's locations follow the same hours?

Not exactly. Since most stores are franchise-owned, opening time, breakfast availability and closing time can shift from one location to the next — the restaurant locator is the most reliable way to confirm.

This page is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Wendy's. Hours are provided as a general reference — always confirm with your local restaurant, especially around holidays.