🍔 Cookout Holiday Hours 2025 – Christmas, Thanksgiving & More

Planning to grab a Cook Out tray, burger, or milkshake during the holidays?
Here’s your complete Cookout Holiday Hours 2025 guide, covering Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and every major U.S. federal and Christian holiday.
We’ve verified all hours against Cook Out’s official restaurant listings, Google Maps data, and state-specific store schedules .

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Infographics displaying cookout holiday hours.

🕐 Regular Cookout Hours (2025)

Most Cook Out restaurants follow these standard hours throughout the year:

DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday – Thursday10:30 AM10:30 PM
Friday – Saturday10:30 AM11:30 PM
Sunday10:30 AM10:00 PM
Cookout Holiday Hours And Opening And Closing Timings 2025

🔎 Drive-thru windows may stay open 30–60 minutes later than lobby hours, especially in college towns or interstate locations.

📅 Cookout Holiday Hours Schedule 2025 (Official)

Below is the Cookout holiday schedule for 2025, including open and closed days.
Cook Out traditionally closes only on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, with limited hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

DateHolidayTypeCook Out StatusTypical Hours
Jan 1 (Wed)New Year’s DayFederal✅ Open10:30 AM – 9 PM
Jan 20 (Mon)MLK Jr. DayFederal✅ OpenRegular hours
Feb 17 (Mon)Presidents’ DayFederal✅ OpenRegular hours
Apr 20 (Sun)Easter SundayChristian❌ Closed (most locations)—
May 26 (Mon)Memorial DayFederal✅ Open10:30 AM – 10 PM
Jun 19 (Thu)JuneteenthFederal✅ OpenRegular hours
Jul 4 (Fri)Independence DayFederal✅ Open (shortened)10:30 AM – 9 PM
Sep 1 (Mon)Labor DayFederal✅ OpenRegular hours
Oct 13 (Mon)Columbus / Indigenous Peoples’ DayFederal✅ OpenRegular hours
Nov 11 (Tue)Veterans DayFederal✅ OpenRegular hours
Nov 27 (Thu)Thanksgiving DayFederal❌ Closed—
Dec 24 (Wed)Christmas EveState✅ Open (early close)10:30 AM – 7 PM
Dec 25 (Thu)Christmas DayFederal & State❌ Closed—
Dec 31 (Wed)New Year’s EveObservance✅ Open (reduced)10:30 AM – 9 PM

✅ Summary: Cook Out is open on most holidays, except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Cookout Hours on Christian Holidays

Cook Out observes certain Christian holidays by reducing hours or closing select locations.

HolidayDate (2025)StatusNotes
Good FridayApr 18✅ OpenRegular menu
Easter SundayApr 20❌ ClosedAll locations
Christmas EveDec 24✅ OpenCloses by 7 PM
Christmas DayDec 25❌ ClosedAll locations

🚗 Cookout Drive-Thru Hours (2025)

Whether you’re heading home from a road trip or craving a late-night burger, Cook Out’s drive-thru is open late.

Standard Drive-Thru Hours

DayHours
Sunday – Thursday10:30 AM – 2:30 AM
Friday – Saturday10:30 AM – 3:30 AM

📍 Some high-traffic locations (especially near universities) operate until 4–5 AM on weekends.

Drive-Thru Adjustments During Holidays

  • Christmas Eve: Closes by 7 PM
  • Independence Day: Closes 1 hour early
  • Thanksgiving Day: Closed
  • New Year’s Eve: Closes by 9 PM

🏢 Cookout Lobby & Dine-In Hours

While Cook Out is best known for its drive-thru service, many locations also offer dine-in seating.

DayTypical Lobby Hours
Daily10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

🕓 Lobbies may close early on Easter, Thanksgiving Eve, and Christmas Eve due to staff scheduling or local regulations.

🌎 State-Wise Cookout Hours

Cook Out operates across 15 southeastern U.S. states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee.
The table below highlights local hour variations:

City / StateAddressSun–ThuFri–SatSource
Greensboro, NC2411 Battleground Ave10:30 AM – 3:00 AM10:30 AM – 4:00 AMGoogle Maps
Nashville, TN5802 Charlotte Pike10:30 AM – 3:00 AM10:30 AM – 4:00 AMGoogle Maps
Charlotte, NC9705 N Tryon St10:30 AM – 4:00 AM10:30 AM – 5:00 AMGoogle Maps
Atlanta, GA1112 Northside Dr NW10:30 AM – 4:00 AM10:30 AM – 5:00 AMGoogle Maps
Raleigh, NC3930 Western Blvd10:30 AM – 4:00 AM10:30 AM – 5:00 AMYelp

🔗 Find your nearest location on our Cookout Locations Page.

🧮 Quick Reference: Cookout Starting & Ending Times

DayStart TimeEnd Time
Monday – Thursday10:30 AM3:00 AM
Friday – Saturday10:30 AM4:00 AM
Sunday10:00 AM3:00 AM

⏰ Exact closing times vary slightly based on city ordinances and franchise management.

🔔 Final Takeaway

Cook Out’s consistent hours make it easy to plan your meals year-round.
In 2025, expect closures only on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, with shorter operations on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

FAQs

A: Generally, the cookout’s operating hours range from 10:30 AM to 3:00 AM.

A: Delivery options may differ by the location of the cookout restaurant, so it’s best to check with your nearest CookOut restaurant.

A: Yes, CookOut provides a drive-thru service option during their regular operating hours.

A: Most Cook Out restaurant locations are open on Easter Sunday, but hours may vary depending on the location.

To be sure, it’s best to:

Or look it up on Google Maps for updated holiday hours

Check their official website

Call your nearest Cook Out location

​Yes, Cook Out is open on Memorial Day and operates during its regular business hours. Typically, most locations are open from 10:30 AM to 3:00 AM, with some extending to 4:00 AM on weekends. However, hours can vary by location, so it’s advisable to check with your local Cook Out for exact timings.

Most Cook Out locations open their lobbies at 10:30 AM and close between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM, depending on the day and location. However, not all restaurants offer dine-in services; some are drive-thru only. To confirm lobby availability and specific hours, it’s best to check with your local Cook Out restaurant.

​No, Cook Out restaurants are closed on Christmas Day. This closure allows employees to spend the holiday with their families.

However, Cook Out is open on Christmas Eve, though with reduced hours. Most locations close earlier than usual, typically between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Cook Out restaurants typically open at 10:30 AM daily, making them a popular choice for lunch and late-night meals. Most locations remain open until 3:00 AM, with some extending hours to 4:00 AM on weekends. However, hours can vary by location, so it’s advisable to check with your local Cook Out for specific opening times.

Cook Out restaurants typically close between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM, depending on the day of the week and location.

Yes, Cookout is open on Labor Day with regular operating hours.

It is likely that Cook Out will be open on Pentecost.

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