Cookout Hours Today, Holiday Hours & Schedule
Most Cookout restaurants open at 10:30 AM and stay open until 3:00 AM, pushing to 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours below come from 356 restaurants checked one at a time.
Standard Weekly Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 3:00 AM |
This schedule is shared by 47% of locations with published hours; individual restaurants vary slightly.
Holiday Hours 2026
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2026 (Thursday) | Regular |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19, 2026 (Monday) | Regular |
| Valentine’s Day | February 14, 2026 (Saturday) | Regular |
| Presidents’ Day | February 16, 2026 (Monday) | Regular |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 (Friday) | Regular |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 (Sunday) | Closed |
| Mother’s Day | May 10, 2026 (Sunday) | Regular |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 (Monday) | Regular |
| Father’s Day | June 21, 2026 (Sunday) | Regular |
| Independence Day (July 4th) | July 4, 2026 (Saturday) | Regular |
| Labor Day | September 7, 2026 (Monday) | Regular |
| Columbus Day | October 12, 2026 (Monday) | Regular |
| Halloween | October 31, 2026 (Saturday) | Regular |
| Veterans Day | November 11, 2026 (Wednesday) | Regular |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 26, 2026 (Thursday) | Closed |
| Christmas Eve | December 24, 2026 (Thursday) | Reduced |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 (Friday) | Closed |
| New Year’s Eve | December 31, 2026 (Thursday) | Reduced |
Busiest Cities
- Charlotte, North Carolina — 13 locations
- Greensboro, North Carolina — 7 locations
- Columbia, South Carolina — 6 locations
- Raleigh, North Carolina — 6 locations
- Durham, North Carolina — 5 locations
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina — 5 locations
Cookout Hours Questions
What time does Cookout open?
Almost every restaurant opens at 10:30 AM, seven days a week. There is no breakfast service, so the full menu runs from opening.
What time does Cookout close?
3 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4 AM on Friday and Saturday at the majority of restaurants. Across the locations checked one by one, 97% close at 1 AM or later on a Friday.
Is Cookout open right now?
The status card at the top of this page works it out from your own clock and shows how long is left before closing. Hours vary by restaurant, so use the store locator for the one nearest you.
Is Cookout open on Christmas?
No. Cookout closes on Christmas Day, Thanksgiving and Easter Sunday. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve usually close early. The holiday table on this page lists every date for the current year.
Is Cookout open on Thanksgiving?
No, it closes for the day. Most other public holidays run the normal schedule, including Independence Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Does Cookout serve the full menu late at night?
Yes. There is one menu all day with no late night restrictions, so all 123 items including every milkshake stay available until closing.
Does Cookout have a lunch menu?
No separate lunch menu and no lunch pricing. A tray costs the same at 11 AM as it does at 2 AM, which is unusual among chains this size.
Are Cookout drive thru hours different from the dining room?
The drive thru often runs later than the dining room, particularly after midnight. Sit down hours vary more by restaurant, so call ahead if you plan to eat inside late.