Opening Times · Late-Night Drive-Thru · Holiday Closures
In-N-Out Menu Hours & Holiday Schedule
Every In-N-Out Burger location follows a consistent daily schedule across California, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, and Washington—serving the full burger, fry, and shake menu from 10:30 a.m. until late night.
Schedule reference verified . Mall or urban walk-up stores without a drive-thru may close earlier based on property rules.
Standard Daily Opening & Closing Hours
Both the indoor dining room and the drive-thru lane stay open until 1:00 a.m. on weeknights and 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights at standard freestanding locations.
| Day of Week | Opening Time | Dining Room Close | Drive-Thru Close | Operating Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. | Fresh prep begins early morning; doors open at 10:30 a.m. |
| Monday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. | Standard weekday schedule across all states |
| Tuesday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. | Standard weekday schedule across all states |
| Wednesday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. | Standard weekday schedule across all states |
| Thursday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. | Standard weekday schedule across all states |
| Friday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 a.m. | 1:30 a.m. | Extended late-night weekend hours until 1:30 a.m. |
| Saturday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 a.m. | 1:30 a.m. | Extended late-night weekend hours until 1:30 a.m. |
In-N-Out Holiday Schedule & Closures
In-N-Out closes all restaurants nationwide on three major family holidays each year: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
| Holiday | Status | Operating Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day (Jan 1) | Open Regular Hours | 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. (1:30 a.m. Fri–Sat) | Full menu served all day and late night |
| Easter Sunday | CLOSED | Closed all day | All In-N-Out locations close so associates can spend the day with family |
| Memorial Day | Open Regular Hours | 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. | Busy summer kick-off day; drive-thru lines peak 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| Independence Day (July 4) | Open Regular Hours | 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. (1:30 a.m. Fri–Sat) | Open through fireworks and late-night rush |
| Labor Day | Open Regular Hours | 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. | Regular Monday operating schedule |
| Thanksgiving Day | CLOSED | Closed all day | All restaurants closed chain-wide; reopens Friday at 10:30 a.m. |
| Christmas Eve (Dec 24) | Open Early Close | 10:30 a.m. – ~11:00 p.m. (varies by store) | Most locations close slightly early on Christmas Eve night |
| Christmas Day (Dec 25) | CLOSED | Closed all day | All restaurants closed chain-wide; reopens Dec 26 at 10:30 a.m. |
| New Year's Eve (Dec 31) | Open Regular Hours | 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. / 1:30 a.m. | Open past midnight to ring in the New Year |
Why There Is No Breakfast Menu & How to Beat the Rush
Why In-N-Out Opens at 10:30 a.m. Instead of Serving Breakfast
Because In-N-Out does not use freezers, heat lamps, or pre-shredded produce, the morning crew arrives hours before opening to hand-leaf whole heads of iceberg lettuce, slice fresh Roma tomatoes and onions, peel and dice whole Russet potatoes for French Fries, and clean the grills and shake machines. The full menu—including the Double-Double, Cheeseburger, Coffee, and Hot Cocoa—is available immediately upon opening.
Best Times of Day to Visit
- The 10:15 a.m. “Soft Open” Window: While posted hours state 10:30 a.m., most locations unlock their doors around 10:15 a.m. as soon as the grill is at temperature. Arriving between 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. guarantees zero wait.
- Mid-Afternoon Lull (2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.): Between the lunch rush and the after-school/commuter dinner wave, both counter service and handheld drive-thru walkers move fastest.
- Counter vs. Drive-Thru Tip: When the drive-thru queue wraps past the handheld order-taker into the street (typically 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. and Friday/Saturday 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.), parking and ordering inside for takeout is often 8 to 12 minutes faster.
Hours & Schedule FAQs
What time does In-N-Out open and close?
Standard In-N-Out Burger hours are 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Many stores unlock their doors 10 to 15 minutes early around 10:15 a.m. once the morning prep crew finishes slicing fresh produce and potatoes.
Does In-N-Out serve breakfast?
No. In-N-Out does not have a breakfast menu and does not serve eggs, bacon, or hash browns. The full burger, fry, and shake menu is served from the moment doors open at 10:30 a.m. until closing at 1:00 a.m. or 1:30 a.m. You can order hot black coffee (10 kcal) or Hot Cocoa (135 kcal) with any burger.
What holidays is In-N-Out closed?
In-N-Out closes every location chain-wide on exactly three holidays each year: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day (December 25). Locations are open regular hours on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.
When is the best time to visit In-N-Out to avoid long drive-thru lines?
The shortest wait times are right at opening (10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.), mid-afternoon between lunch and dinner (2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.), and late weeknights after 10:30 p.m.