Whataburger Hours: Opening & Closing Times + Holiday Schedule
Unlike standard fast-food chains that close at 10:00 PM, Whataburger operates 24 hours a day, 364 days a year at 1,145 of its 1,215 verified locations, serving a 12-hour breakfast window (11:00 PM – 11:00 AM) alongside made-to-order burgers 24/7.
364 days a year at 1,145 standalone drive-thrus (Closed Christmas Day only).
Served 12 continuous hours overnight & morning. Full burger menu also available 24/7.
Quick Answer: What Are Whataburger's Operating Hours?
- Drive-Thru Hours: Open 24 hours a day at 1,145 of 1,215 verified locations (94.2%) (1,134 open 24/7 every day plus 11 open 24 hours on weekends).
- Dine-In Lobby Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 989 locations (81.4%). At the 146 standalone stores with a 24-hour drive-thru and limited lobby schedule, the dining room opens at 6:00 AM and closes between 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM (with 22 keeping lobbies open 24 hours on weekends).
- Breakfast Hours: Served daily for 12 continuous hours from 11:00 PM to 11:00 AM. Burgers, chicken strips, and fries remain cooked to order 24/7 during breakfast.
- Holiday Closure Rule: Whataburger closes early at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Christmas Eve (Dec 24), remains CLOSED all day on Christmas Day (Dec 25), and reopens at 6:00 AM on December 26. Standalone stores stay open 24 hours on Thanksgiving Day and New Year's Day.
Whataburger Hours: Opening & Closing Times
Standard weekly schedule across all 1,215 verified Whataburger restaurants in 17 U.S. states, comparing 24-hour dine-in stores with limited-lobby locations.
| Day | Drive-Thru Hours | 24/7 Dine-In (989) | Limited-Lobby (146) | Service Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM / 12:00 AM | Breakfast served 12:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 11:00 PM – 11:59 PM; full burger menu cooked to order 24/7. |
| Tuesday | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM / 12:00 AM | Standard 24-hour drive-thru and overnight breakfast transition at 11:00 PM. |
| Wednesday | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM / 12:00 AM | Standard 24-hour service; curbside pickup typically runs 6:00 AM / 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM / 12:00 AM. |
| Thursday | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM / 2:00 AM | Select college-town and metro lobbies begin extended late-night weekend hours. |
| Friday | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM / Open 24 Hrs | Peak late-night rush (11:00 PM – 3:00 AM); 22 limited-lobby stores keep dining rooms open 24 hours on weekends. |
| Saturday | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM / Open 24 Hrs | Full 24-hour weekend drive-thru and extended dining room service. |
| Sunday | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM / 12:00 AM | Limited-lobby stores close dining rooms at 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday night while drive-thru stays open. |
*Verified from official Whataburger Yext store profiles across 1,215 active units. Non-traditional airport, urban walk-in, and stadium locations follow venue hours detailed in Section 5 below.
Whataburger Breakfast Hours (Start & Cutoff Times)
Whataburger began serving breakfast chain-wide in 1982 and introduced the Breakfast On A Bun® (BOB) and Taquitos in 1983. Today, standalone restaurants serve breakfast for 12 continuous hours from 11:00 PM to 11:00 AM.
| Restaurant Type | Breakfast Starts | Breakfast Ends | Total Window | Menu & Operating Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
24-Hour Standalone Restaurants 1,145 Verified Stores (94.2%) | 11:00 PM Night Before (Daily) | 11:00 AM Strict Cutoff | 12 Continuous Hours | Full breakfast menu (Taquitos, Breakfast On A Bun®, Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, Pancakes, Cinnamon Rolls) served alongside the 24/7 burger menu. |
Morning-Opening Regional Stores 46 Stores (Closing 12 AM – 2 AM) | 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM At Store Opening | 11:00 AM Strict Cutoff | 4 to 6 Hours | Applies to select Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas units that close between midnight/2:00 AM and reopen at 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, or 7:00 AM. |
Airport Terminal Concessions 5 Units (DFW, DAL, IAH, SAT) | 4:00 AM – 6:00 AM First Flight Bank | 11:00 AM Strict Cutoff | 5 to 7 Hours | Opens with early flight departures: San Antonio SAT (#1224) at 4:00 AM; Dallas Love Field (#1039), DFW (#1235), and Houston IAH (#1049) at 5:00 AM; DFW (#1152) at 6:00 AM. |
Las Vegas Strip Flagship Unit #1504 (3752 S Las Vegas Blvd) | 11:00 PM & 9:00 AM Overnight + Morning Split | 3:00 AM & 11:00 AM Closes 3 AM – 9 AM | 6 Hours Total | Operates 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM daily. Serves late-night breakfast from 11:00 PM until the 3:00 AM close, then morning breakfast from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. |
Lunch, Dinner & 24/7 Burger Availability
Unlike chains that stop serving burgers between midnight and 10:30 AM, Whataburger cooks its complete lunch and dinner menu to order 24 hours a day.
| Menu Category | Serving Window | Ordering Policy & Overlap Details |
|---|---|---|
Burgers & All-Time Favorites #1 Whataburger®, Patty Melt, Double Meat, Sweet & Spicy Bacon | 24 Hours a Day (24/7) All Day & Overnight | Cooked to order 24 hours a day—even at 3:00 AM or 8:30 AM during the breakfast window. |
Chicken Sandwiches, Strips & Salads Whatachick'n® Strips, Spicy Chicken, Cobb & Apple Cranberry Salads | 24 Hours a Day (24/7) All Day & Overnight | Available during regular lunch, dinner, overnight, and morning hours at all standard locations. |
Breakfast Menu & Hashbrown Sticks #20 Taquitos, #21 BOB®, #25 Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, Pancakes | 11:00 PM – 11:00 AM Daily 12-Hour Window Only | Served strictly from 11:00 PM to 11:00 AM. Breakfast items are not served between 11:00 AM and 11:00 PM. |
French Fries, Onion Rings, Drinks & Shakes French Fries, Onion Rings, Dr Pepper®, Malts & Shakes | 24 Hours a Day (24/7) All Day & Overnight | French Fries and Onion Rings are cooked to order 24/7, including during breakfast hours. |
Kids' Meals (Whataburger Jr.® & Strips) Justaburger®, 2pc Whatachick'n® Strips, Grilled Cheese | 24 Hours a Day (24/7) All Day & Overnight | Available any hour of the day or night with Apple Slices or French Fries. |
- From 11:00 PM to 11:00 AM, both the complete Breakfast Menu and the complete Burger & Chicken Menu are active simultaneously.
- You can combine breakfast and dinner items in a single order (for example, ordering a #1 Whataburger® (590 Cal) with a #25 Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit (580 Cal) or #20 Taquito with Cheese (400–450 Cal) at midnight).
- From 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, only the regular Lunch & Dinner menu is served.
Whataburger Drive-Thru, Curbside & Delivery Hours
Operating hours vary by ordering channel. Even at locations that close their indoor dining room or curbside spots overnight, the drive-thru remains open 24 hours.
| Service Channel | Verified Active Stores | Typical Operating Hours | Channel Rules & Cutoff Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Drive-Thru Lane | 1,179 Stores 1,145 Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours Daily | Primary overnight ordering channel between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Only 15 active non-drive-thru units exist (airports, stadiums, Las Vegas Strip, and downtown walk-ins). |
Dine-In Lobby | 1,190 Stores 989 Open 24/7 | Open 24 Hours or 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM / 1:00 AM | 146 standalone stores close the indoor dining room overnight for sanitation while keeping the drive-thru open 24/7. |
Curbside Pickup | 1,058 Stores | 6:00 AM / 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM / 12:00 AM | For staff safety, most locations pause parking-lot runner service after 10:00 PM or midnight (select 24/7 stores offer 24-hour curbside). Pick up via drive-thru overnight. |
App & Delivery | 1,149 Stores | Up to 24 Hours Daily | Available via the Whataburger App, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub (select units pause online ordering between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM). |
Hours by Location Type (Complete 1,215-Store Breakdown)
Every Whataburger restaurant in our verified database falls into one of the operational categories below (plus 20 units currently undergoing temporary remodeling):
| Location Type | Dine-In Hours | Drive-Thru Hours | Verified Real Store Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
24/7 Dine-In + 24/7 Drive-Thru Standalone 984 Stores (81.0%) | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | Unit #313 (Whataburger by the Bay, Corpus Christi, TX), Unit #711 (San Antonio HQ area, TX), Unit #99 (Dallas, TX) |
24/7 Drive-Thru + Limited Dine-In Lobby 146 Stores (12.0%) | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM / 1:00 AM | Open 24 Hours | Unit #1079 (1110 Silber Rd, Houston, TX: Lobby 6 AM – 1 AM), Unit #1696 (Overland Park, KS: Lobby 6 AM – 11 PM Sun–Wed, 24 Hrs Thu–Sat) |
Regional Late-Night & Weekend 24-Hour Stores 46 Stores (3.8%) | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM (Select 24h Fri–Sun) | 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM (Select 24h Fri–Sun) | Unit #1298 (Athens, GA: 24h Sat–Sun), Unit #1208 (Hermitage, TN: 24h Fri–Sun), Unit #1465 (Alpharetta, GA: 7 AM – 2 AM Daily) |
Drive-Thru & Kiosk Only (No Indoor Dining Room) 4 Stores | Lobby Closed (Walk-Up / Digital Kiosk) | Open 24 Hours | Unit #992 (2800 Guadalupe St near UT Austin, TX), Unit #1300 (Wolfchase Plaza, Memphis, TN), Unit #557 (Sapulpa, OK), Unit #932 (Milton, FL) |
Las Vegas Strip & Urban Walk-In Locations 8 Stores (No Drive-Thru) | Open 24 Hours (5) / 9 AM – 3 AM (#1504) | No Drive-Thru (Pedestrian Walk-In) | Unit #1504 (3752 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV: 9 AM – 3 AM), Unit #1025 (412 E Commerce St River Walk, San Antonio, TX: Open 24 Hours) |
Airport Terminal Concessions 5 Airport Units | 4:00 AM / 5:00 AM / 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM | No Drive-Thru (Inside Terminal) | Unit #1224 (SAT Airport: 4 AM – 9 PM), Unit #1039 (Dallas Love Field: 5 AM – 9 PM), Units #1235 & #1152 (DFW Airport), Unit #1049 (Houston IAH) |
Stadiums & Arena Concessions 2 Venue Units | Event Hours Only | No Drive-Thru | Unit #900 (Whataburger Field ballpark, Corpus Christi, TX), Unit #814 (Frost Bank Center Arena, San Antonio, TX) |
Whataburger Holiday Operating Hours & Schedule
Per Whataburger corporate policy (stories.whataburger.com) and official Yext store profiles, standalone Whataburger locations operate 364 days a year and close only on Christmas Day (December 25).
| Holiday | Observed Date | Operating Status | Official Policy & Schedule Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Open 24 Hours | Standard 24-hour service; busiest late-night breakfast rush after midnight New Year's Eve. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 3rd Monday in January | Open 24 Hours | All standalone restaurants operate regular 24/7 dine-in and drive-thru schedules. |
| Valentine's Day | February 14 | Open 24 Hours | Regular 24-hour schedule across all locations. |
| Presidents' Day | 3rd Monday in February | Open 24 Hours | Regular 24-hour schedule. |
| Good Friday | Friday before Easter | Open 24 Hours | Regular 24-hour schedule; seasonal Whatacatch® Fish Sandwich & Platter available during Lent. |
| Easter Sunday | Easter Sunday | Open 24 Hours | Standalone Whataburger locations remain open 24 hours on Easter Sunday. |
| Mother's Day | 2nd Sunday in May | Open 24 Hours | Regular 24-hour schedule. |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday in May | Open 24 Hours | Regular 24-hour schedule. |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | Open 24 Hours | Regular 24-hour schedule. |
| Independence Day (4th of July) | July 4 | Open 24 Hours | Open 24/7; heavy drive-thru volume after local fireworks between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM. |
| Labor Day | 1st Monday in September | Open 24 Hours | Regular 24-hour schedule. |
| Halloween | October 31 | Open 24 Hours | Open 24/7 for late-night drive-thru and breakfast. |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Open 24 Hours | Regular 24-hour schedule; participating stores offer a free 16 oz coffee for active-duty military and veterans. |
| Thanksgiving Day | 4th Thursday in November | Open 24 Hours | Standalone Whataburger restaurants remain OPEN 24 hours on Thanksgiving Day (airport/venue units follow facility hours). |
| Black Friday | Friday after Thanksgiving | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 hours for overnight and early-morning shoppers. |
| Christmas Eve | December 24 | Closes Early (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM) | Official Yext store profiles list a 5:00 PM early close (with corporate press guidelines noting up to 6:00 PM at select units). |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | CLOSED ALL DAY | The ONLY day of the year Whataburger closes all 1,215 restaurants so Family Members (employees) can celebrate with family. |
| Day After Christmas | December 26 | Reopens at 6:00 AM | All restaurants reopen at 6:00 AM sharp on December 26 with full breakfast and burger menus, resuming 24/7 operations. |
| New Year's Eve | December 31 | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 hours without early closure. |
Get the Exact Hours for Your Local Whataburger
Need to verify whether a specific unit keeps its indoor dining room open 24/7 or closes the lobby at 11:00 PM / 1:00 AM? Search all 1,215 verified stores by ZIP code, city, or unit number in our store locator or on Whataburger's official directory:
FAQs About Whataburger Hours
What time does Whataburger open and close?+
Out of 1,215 active Whataburger restaurants across 17 U.S. states, 1,145 locations (94.2%) operate a 24-hour drive-thru (1,134 open 24/7 every day plus 11 open 24 hours on weekends). Additionally, 989 locations (81.4%) keep their indoor dine-in lobby open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. At the 146 standalone stores with a 24-hour drive-thru and limited lobby hours, the dining room typically opens at 6:00 AM and closes between 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM (with 22 keeping lobbies open 24 hours on weekends).
What time does Whataburger start and stop serving breakfast?+
Whataburger serves breakfast for 12 continuous hours every day, starting at 11:00 PM at night and ending promptly at 11:00 AM the next morning. At non-24-hour locations (such as airports or regional stores that open at 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, or 7:00 AM), breakfast begins as soon as the restaurant opens and stops at 11:00 AM.
Can you order burgers and fries during Whataburger breakfast hours (11:00 PM – 11:00 AM)?+
Yes. Unlike fast-food chains that lock out lunch and dinner items during the morning, Whataburger cooks its entire burger, chicken, salad, and French fry menu to order 24 hours a day. You can order a #1 Whataburger®, Patty Melt, or Spicy Chicken Sandwich at 2:00 AM or 8:30 AM right alongside Taquitos and Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits.
Can you order Whataburger breakfast after 11:00 AM (all-day breakfast)?+
No. Whataburger does not serve breakfast between 11:00 AM and 11:00 PM. Once the clock reaches 11:00 AM, kitchen stations transition to daytime lunch and dinner service until breakfast resumes at 11:00 PM that night.
Is Whataburger open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?+
All Whataburger locations close early at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Christmas Eve (December 24) and remain completely CLOSED all day on Christmas Day (December 25). Christmas Day is the only day of the year that Whataburger closes chain-wide. Restaurants reopen at 6:00 AM on December 26.
Is Whataburger open on Thanksgiving Day, Easter, and New Year's Day?+
Yes. Standalone 24-hour Whataburger restaurants stay open 24 hours on Thanksgiving Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. Only non-traditional locations inside airports or stadiums follow their host venue's schedule.
What are Whataburger's Curbside Pickup and Online Ordering hours?+
While drive-thru lanes operate 24/7, Curbside Pickup at most participating locations (1,058 stores) operates during daytime and evening hours—most commonly 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, or 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM (though select 24-hour units offer 24/7 curbside). App delivery is available at 1,149 locations.
Why does the Whataburger website or app say "Online Ordering will resume at 6:00 AM"?+
During overnight POS maintenance or at locations that pause mobile/curbside fulfillment between midnight and 6:00 AM, the official store page or app displays "Online Ordering will resume at 6:00 AM. You may still schedule an order." Even when overnight mobile ordering is paused, the restaurant's physical 24-hour drive-thru lane remains open.
Why Some Whataburger Lobby & Curbside Hours Vary
While Whataburger is famous for 24/7 service across Texas and the South, individual restaurant hours for dine-in lobbies and curbside pickup can differ based on four operational factors:
- Overnight Dining Room Cleaning & Security: At 146 standalone stores, management closes the indoor dining room between 10:00 PM / 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM so staff can deep-clean dining areas and focus 100% on the 24-hour drive-thru lane.
- Weekend University & Metro Extensions: Many stores in college towns and suburbs (such as Athens, GA; Overland Park, KS; Colorado Springs, CO; and Hermitage, TN) close their lobby or drive-thru between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM / 7:00 AM on weeknights (Mon–Thu) but stay open 24 hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Host Venue Security Rules: Restaurants inside airport concourses (DFW, Dallas Love Field, Houston IAH, San Antonio International) and stadiums (Whataburger Field, Frost Bank Center) must open and close according to TSA terminal hours or event schedules.
- Temporary Remodeling Closures: Exactly 20 older units across the 17-state footprint are temporarily closed at present for kitchen and dining room modernization. These stores are marked with a Temporarily Closed badge in our 1,215-Store Directory.
Data last verified against official Whataburger store profiles (locations.whataburger.com) and corporate press guidelines on Current Edition.