Cookout Holiday Hours 2026
🗓️ 2026 Update (October 12, 2026): This guide now lists the exact 2026 date for every holiday, including Thanksgiving (November 26) and Christmas (December 25), and corrects Sunday hours: most Cook Out stores stay open late on Sundays, not just until mid-afternoon. Cook Out does not publish a holiday schedule on its website, so always confirm with your local store.
Cook Out is open on almost every day of the year, including most federal holidays. The big exceptions are Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, when nearly all Cook Out restaurants close so staff can be with their families. Many stores also close on Easter Sunday, and Christmas Eve usually brings an early closing time. This guide lists every 2026 holiday with what to expect, plus tips to check your local store before you go.
Cook Out Holiday Hours at a Glance (2026)
| Holiday | 2026 Date | Cook Out Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1 | Open, hours may vary |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 19 | Regular hours |
| Valentine’s Day | Saturday, February 14 | Regular hours |
| Presidents’ Day | Monday, February 16 | Regular hours |
| St. Patrick’s Day | Tuesday, March 17 | Regular hours |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 5 | Many stores closed, check locally |
| Mother’s Day | Sunday, May 10 | Regular hours |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25 | Regular hours |
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 19 | Regular hours |
| Independence Day | Saturday, July 4 | Open, hours may vary |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7 | Regular hours |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | Regular hours |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11 | Regular hours |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26 | Closed |
| Black Friday | Friday, November 27 | Regular hours |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | Open, usually closes early |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | Closed |
| New Year’s Eve | Thursday, December 31 | Open, hours may vary |
| New Year’s Day 2027 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Open, hours may vary |
Holidays When Cook Out Is Closed
🦃 NOVEMBER 26, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
Cook Out restaurants close for the whole day. Stores normally reopen with regular hours on Black Friday.
🎄 DECEMBER 25, 2026
Christmas Day
Virtually every Cook Out is closed on Christmas Day. Plan to get your tray on Christmas Eve, and go early.
🐣 APRIL 5, 2026
Easter Sunday
Many Cook Out stores close on Easter, but not all. Call ahead. Easter 2027 falls on March 28.
Cook Out Christmas Eve Hours
Most Cook Out restaurants open at their usual time (around 10:30 AM) on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2026, but close much earlier than the normal 3 AM. Many stores shut in the mid-afternoon or early evening so staff can get home. There is no single company-wide closing time, so check your store’s posted hours or call before you drive over.
Cook Out New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Hours
Cook Out is open on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Late-night service on New Year’s Eve is common, but some stores adjust their closing time, and a few open a little later on January 1. If you are planning a midnight run, confirm the drive-thru closing time first.
Cook Out Regular Hours
On non-holiday days, most Cook Out restaurants keep late-night hours through the drive-thru. Dining rooms, where a store has one, often close earlier in the evening.
| Day | Typical Opening | Typical Closing (drive-thru) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday – Thursday | 10:30 AM | 3:00 AM |
| Friday – Saturday | 10:30 AM | 4:00 AM |
See the full breakdown, including dining room times, in our Cook Out Hours guide.
📍 How to Check Your Local Cook Out’s Holiday Hours
- Use the store locator on cookout.com/locations to find your nearest store and its phone number.
- Check Google Maps. Many stores post special holiday hours there.
- Call the store directly on the day. This is the most reliable option for Christmas Eve and Easter.
- Look at delivery apps. If a store shows as unavailable on a holiday, it is probably closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Cook Out restaurants close on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, and normally reopen with regular hours on Black Friday.
No. Virtually all Cook Out locations are closed on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026.
There is no single closing time. Most stores open as usual but close early, often in the afternoon or early evening. Call your local store to confirm.
Many Cook Out restaurants close on Easter Sunday, but some stay open. Easter fell on April 5 in 2026 and falls on March 28 in 2027. Check with your store.
Yes. Cook Out is open on New Year’s Day, though some stores may open later or close earlier than usual.
No. Most Cook Out restaurants keep their normal late hours on Sundays, usually from about 10:30 AM until 3 AM through the drive-thru.
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