What Time Does Chick-fil-A Close? — Hours by State (2026)
Most Chick-fil-A stores close at 10:00 PM Monday through Saturday. Texas, Georgia and Florida stores often stay open until 10:30 or 11:00 PM. Mall and airport locations follow their host venue's hours. All standalone stores are closed Sunday.
The default Chick-fil-A closing time
Across the chain, the most common Chick-fil-A closing time is 10:00 PM Monday through Saturday. This applies to roughly 70% of standalone stores. Closing at 9:00 PM is the second most common (about 20% of stores, mostly in mall-adjacent and smaller-market locations), and 10:30 PM or 11:00 PM is reserved for the highest-volume late-night markets.
Service ends a few minutes before posted close — most drive-thru lanes stop accepting orders ~5 minutes before close to allow staff to finish out the line. The dining room usually closes 30-60 minutes earlier than the drive-thru on weeknights.
Typical closing time by state (Mon-Sat)
These are the most common closing times — individual stores can vary by ±60 minutes.
| State / Region | Typical close | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 10:00 PM | HQ market; some Atlanta stores 11:00 PM |
| Texas | 10:00–11:00 PM | DFW & Houston suburbs often latest |
| Florida | 10:00–10:30 PM | Tampa, Orlando frequently 10:30 |
| California | 10:00 PM | Generally consistent |
| North Carolina | 10:00 PM | Charlotte and Raleigh major |
| Tennessee | 10:00 PM | Nashville often 10:30 |
| New York | 9:00–10:00 PM | NYC stores close earliest |
| Illinois (Chicago) | 9:00 PM | Mall locations earlier |
| Arizona | 10:00 PM | Phoenix consistent |
| Mall food courts (any state) | 8:00–9:00 PM | Match mall hours |
| Airport locations | 9:00–10:00 PM | Open Sunday too |
Always confirm via Google Maps or the Chick-fil-A One app for any specific store.
Closing time vs other QSR chains
| Chain | Typical close | Open Sunday? |
|---|---|---|
| Chick-fil-A | 10:00 PM | No (standalone) |
| McDonald's | 10:00 PM – midnight | Yes |
| Wendy's | 1:00 AM (drive-thru) | Yes |
| Taco Bell | 1:00 AM – 3:00 AM | Yes |
| Popeyes | 10:00–11:00 PM | Yes |
| KFC | 10:00 PM | Yes |
How to find the latest-open Chick-fil-A near you
Chick-fil-A One app
Closing time displays right under each store's address.
Google Maps
Filter 'Open now' — sort results by closing-time descending in your area.
/locations/
Every store on this site has a permalink page with full hours.
Call ahead
On weekends and game days, hours can change with little notice.
Stadium / event
Game-day stores stay open later; check the venue schedule.
Airport
9:00-10:00 PM typical, sometimes later — and open Sunday too.
🎯 Key takeaways
- Default closing time is 10:00 PM Mon-Sat at most standalone stores.
- Texas, Georgia and Florida have the most stores open until 10:30 or 11:00 PM.
- Dining rooms close 30-60 minutes before drive-thru.
- Mall stores follow mall hours — usually 8:00-9:00 PM.
- All standalone stores closed Sunday — no exceptions.
What Time Does Chick-fil-A Close? — Hours by State (2026) — FAQ
What time does Chick-fil-A close on weekdays?
Most standalone Chick-fil-A stores close at 10:00 PM Monday through Friday. Some high-volume locations in Texas, Georgia and Florida stay open until 10:30 or 11:00 PM.What time does Chick-fil-A close on Saturday?
Saturday hours are nearly identical to weekday hours — 10:00 PM is the most common close. A small number of stadium and event-area stores stay open later for sporting events.Is Chick-fil-A open on Sunday?
No. Every standalone Chick-fil-A in the U.S. is closed on Sunday. The only Sunday-open exceptions are airport, stadium, hospital and college-campus concessions operated under separate licenses.Does the dining room close before the drive-thru?
Yes. Most stores close the dining room 30-60 minutes before the drive-thru. If you want to eat inside, arrive at least an hour before the posted closing time.What time does Chick-fil-A drive-thru close?
The drive-thru typically closes at the posted store close — 10:00 PM at most stores. The drive-thru lane stops accepting new orders 5 minutes before that to clear the existing line.Are airport Chick-fil-A locations open later?
Airport hours follow the terminal's operating window — typically 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM, sometimes later for late-night flights. Airport locations are also the only ones open on Sundays.
Written by
ChickFilAMenu.online Editorial Team
Researched & verified by our menu, hours and pricing editors.
First published March 22, 2026 · Last updated March 22, 2026
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