Popeyes Hours 2026 — Opening Times, Holiday Schedule, Happy Hour & Drive-Thru Guide

Most Popeyes locations open at 10:00 AM and close at 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday, and at 11:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. The drive-thru typically stays open 30–60 minutes past those times. Breakfast-serving locations open at 6:00 AM. Popeyes is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day at most locations. Happy Hour runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM through the Rewards app.

This page covers standard Popeyes hours, drive-thru hours, lobby hours, breakfast and lunch hours, the full 2026 holiday calendar, Happy Hour and Mardi Gras Happy Hour, 24-hour locations, customer service hours, and hourly pay rates. All data is verified as of July 2026.

What Are Popeyes Hours of Operation?

Popeyes standard hours of operation are 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM seven days a week, with Friday and Saturday extended to 11:00 PM. These are national baseline hours. Individual franchise owners set exact schedules within brand guidelines, so hours at your specific location may differ by 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Standard Weekly Hours

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How Hours Vary by Location

Popeyes operates 3,578 locations across the US and Canada (RBI 2025 Form 10-K). All are franchise-owned, which means hours can shift based on local factors.

Is Popeyes Open Right Now? How to Check Today’s Hours

If it is currently between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM on a weekday or Sunday, or between 10:00 AM and 11:00 PM on Friday or Saturday, most Popeyes locations are open. To confirm whether your specific location is open right now:

1. Open the Popeyes app (iOS or Android, free)
2. Tap the location pin icon in the bottom navigation bar
3. Allow location access or type your zip code
4. Tap the nearest Popeyes location from the list
5. Today’s hours and open/closed status appear in real-time

The app is the only guaranteed accurate source. Google Maps, Yelp, and third-party sites can display outdated hours that have not been updated by the franchise owner.

Popeyes Hours Near Me

The fastest way to find Popeyes hours near you is the Popeyes app — it shows real-time hours, drive-thru availability, current menu, and estimated wait time for every location. Three methods work reliably.

3 Ways to Find Popeyes Hours Near You

Method 1 — Popeyes App (Most Accurate) Download the app → tap the location icon → view hours for any of the 3,578 US and Canada locations. Open/closed status updates in real-time.

Method 2 — Google Maps Search “Popeyes near me” → tap any location pin → hours appear in the location card. Usually accurate but may lag behind actual holiday adjustments by 24–48 hours.

Method 3 — Call the Restaurant Directly Find the phone number in the Popeyes app or Google Maps. Call after 10:00 AM. The fastest method for same-day holiday hour confirmation.

Why Popeyes Hours Vary Between Locations

All Popeyes restaurants in the United States and Canada operate as independently owned franchises. Restaurant Brands International (RBI) sets brand standards but does not mandate uniform hours across all franchise agreements. A franchisee in Manhattan operates under different cost structures, lease terms, and local demand patterns than a franchisee in suburban Georgia — and hours reflect those differences.

Popeyes Drive-Thru Hours

The Popeyes drive-thru typically closes 30 to 60 minutes after the dining room. On weekdays, most drive-thrus close between 10:30 PM and 11:00 PM. On Fridays and Saturdays, expect drive-thru service until 11:30 PM to midnight at participating locations.

Lobby Hours vs Drive-Thru Hours

Drive-thru extension is a franchise-level decision. Some locations close the drive-thru at the same time as the dining room. Others run the drive-thru significantly later. The Popeyes app shows drive-thru hours separately from lobby hours for locations that have submitted that data.

Rewards note: Cash drive-thru orders do not earn Rewards points. Order through the Popeyes app for pickup to earn 10 points per $1 spent — even if you collect at the drive-thru window.

Does Popeyes Have 24-Hour Drive-Thru?

Yes — but only at a limited number of urban locations. There is no system-wide 24-hour operating policy at Popeyes. 24-hour drive-thrus exist at select locations in New York City, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles.

To confirm: open the Popeyes app → search your nearest location → if hours show “Open 24 Hours,” confirmed. If no overnight hours appear, call the restaurant directly.

Popeyes Lobby Hours and Dining Room Hours

Popeyes lobby hours match standard dining room hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM weekdays and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays. The lobby and dining room close at the same time. The drive-thru may continue service after lobby close.

When Is the Lobby Closed but Drive-Thru Still Open?

• After 10:00 PM on weekdays at locations with extended drive-thru service
• After 11:00 PM on Fri–Sat at locations running late drive-thru
• At 24-hour urban locations where lobby closes at midnight but drive-thru runs through the night
• During periods when dining room seating is temporarily restricted

“Popeyes inside hours” and “popeyes lobby hours” searches spike on Friday and Saturday evenings after 10:00 PM. The most common scenario: a visitor arrives after lobby close and wants to confirm the drive-thru is still accessible. At most locations, the drive-thru stays open for 30–60 minutes past lobby close.

Popeyes Happy Hour — When Is It and What’s the Deal?

Popeyes Happy Hour runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Rewards app members order any regular side for $1.00. This is a confirmed system-wide promotion — not a franchise-level deal.

Which 5 Sides Are $1 During Happy Hour?

SAVINGS CHART:
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Red Beans       ████████████████████ ($1.49 saved)
Coleslaw        ████████████████████ ($1.49 saved)
Mac & Cheese    ████████████████████████ ($1.99 saved — best value)

Ordering through the Popeyes app on a Tuesday or Thursday between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM automatically applies the $1.00 price at checkout. No coupon code required. The discount applies only to the regular size — large sides are not included in Happy Hour.

How to Access Happy Hour — Step by Step

1. Download the Popeyes app (free, iOS or Android)
2. Create a free Rewards account or log in
3. Build your order — add any main item
4. Add 1 regular side from the eligible list
5. The $1.00 price applies automatically on Tue/Thu between 5–9 PM
6. Pay and earn 10 Rewards points per $1 on the full order

Important: Happy Hour does not apply to drive-thru cash orders. It does not apply on DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub. It only works through the Popeyes app or Popeyes.com. No Rewards account — no Happy Hour access.

Popeyes Mardi Gras Happy Hour — What Is It?

Popeyes Mardi Gras Happy Hour is a seasonal promotion running during the Mardi Gras period — typically late January through Fat Tuesday in February — offering $1 regular sides on additional days beyond the standard Tuesday/Thursday schedule.

Fat Tuesday 2026 falls on March 3, 2026. The Mardi Gras Happy Hour typically runs in the weeks leading up to Fat Tuesday. It follows the same format as standard Happy Hour — $1 regular sides, Rewards app required — but activates on additional days during the promotional window.

Midday Mardi Gras Happy Hour — The Daytime Variant

The Midday Mardi Gras Happy Hour is a daytime version of the Popeyes Happy Hour deal, offered at participating locations during Mardi Gras season. Instead of the standard 5–9 PM evening window, the midday variant runs during lunch hours — historically 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at participating locations.

Availability varies by location. Verify via the Popeyes app Deals tab during Mardi Gras season — the midday variant appears as a time-specific deal card when active at your nearest location.

Popeyes Breakfast Hours

Popeyes serves breakfast from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM daily at approximately 60% of US locations. Not all Popeyes restaurants offer breakfast — it is a franchise-level decision.

Standard Breakfast Hours

The 10 breakfast items: Chicken Biscuit ($3.49, 490 cal), Sausage Biscuit ($3.19, 540 cal), Egg Biscuit ($3.19, 510 cal), Egg & Sausage Biscuit ($4.49, 690 cal), Bacon Biscuit ($2.99, 400 cal), Sausage & Gravy Biscuit ($3.19, 510 cal), Hash Rounds ($2.19, 360 cal), Grits ($2.49, 370 cal), Coffee ($1.49), Orange Juice ($2.49).

How to Find a Breakfast-Serving Popeyes

Open the Popeyes app → tap the location pin → filter by “Breakfast”. Only locations serving breakfast appear in the filtered results. States with the highest breakfast coverage: Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, California.

What Happens at 10:30 AM?

Popeyes breakfast ends at exactly 10:30 AM at all serving locations. No exceptions. All breakfast items — Chicken Biscuits, Hash Rounds, Grits, breakfast sandwiches — are removed from the menu at 10:30 AM. The standard lunch menu (Signature Chicken, Tenders, Sandwiches, Wings) begins immediately at 10:30 AM.

For a full breakdown of all breakfast items, prices, and calories, see the Popeyes Breakfast Menu.

Popeyes Lunch Hours

Popeyes lunch service begins at 10:30 AM — immediately when breakfast ends — and runs continuously through standard closing time. Popeyes does not have a separate lunch menu. All standard menu items are available from 10:30 AM onward.

Popeyes does not offer a dedicated lunch special menu. The full menu — Signature Chicken, Tenders, Wings, Sandwiches, Sides, Desserts, Drinks — is available from 10:30 AM through closing time.

Popeyes Holiday Hours 2026 — Full Annual Calendar

Popeyes is open on most US holidays and closed on 2 confirmed days: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The table below covers all major 2026 US holidays with estimated hours.

Complete 2026 Holiday Hours Table

Individual franchise locations may vary. Verify via the Popeyes app before any holiday visit.

Is Popeyes Open on Thanksgiving?

No. Most Popeyes locations are closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2026). Airport Popeyes locations, 24-hour urban locations, and some highway travel center franchises may remain open with modified hours — typically 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM if open at all.

How to check Thanksgiving hours: Open the Popeyes app → tap your nearest location → check November 26. If hours appear for that date, the location is open. If no hours display, the location is closed.

Planning Thanksgiving catering? The Popeyes Cajun Style Turkey ($54–$99) requires advance pre-order weeks before Thanksgiving. See the Popeyes Thanksgiving Menu for details.

Is Popeyes Open on Christmas Day?

No. Most Popeyes locations are closed on Christmas Day (December 25, 2026). Christmas Eve (December 24) is a different situation — most locations are open, typically closing at 6:00 PM instead of the standard 10:00 PM. Standard hours resume on December 26.

Is Popeyes Open on Christmas Eve?

Yes. Most Popeyes locations are open on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2026), typically closing at approximately 6:00 PM — 4 hours earlier than the standard 10:00 PM weekday close. Drive-thru may remain open until 7:00 PM at some locations.

Is Popeyes Open on Easter?

Yes. Most Popeyes locations are open on Easter Sunday (April 5, 2026) at standard hours — 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Easter is not a confirmed system-wide closure date. Some individual franchise owners close on Easter. Verify via the Popeyes app before visiting.

Is Popeyes Open on New Year’s Eve?

Yes. Popeyes is open on New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2025) at most locations, typically closing at 9:00 PM — 1 hour earlier than standard.

Is Popeyes Open on the 4th of July?

Yes. Popeyes is open on Independence Day (July 4, 2026) at most US locations, from 10:00 AM to approximately 8:00 PM. Drive-thru wait times average 15–25 minutes on July 4 during peak afternoon hours. Order through the Popeyes app for faster pickup.

Is Popeyes Open on New Year’s Day?

Yes. Most Popeyes locations are open on New Year’s Day (January 1, 2026), typically from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM — 2 hours earlier than the standard weekday close.

Popeyes Hours by Day — Peak Times and Sunday Hours

The busiest times at Popeyes are 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (lunch rush) and 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (dinner rush) on any day of the week.

Peak vs. Off-Peak Hours

Popeyes Sunday Hours

Popeyes Sunday hours are 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — identical to weekday hours. Sunday is not an extended-hours day. Drive-thru on Sunday typically closes between 10:30 PM and 11:00 PM at locations with extended drive-thru service.

Best time to visit on Sunday: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. This is consistently the lowest-traffic window of the week — after the Sunday lunch rush and before the early dinner crowd.

Popeyes Customer Service Hours

Popeyes corporate customer service is not available 24 hours a day. The phone line operates during standard US business hours. The website contact form and app accept submissions around the clock, but responses occur during business hours.

Customer Service Contact Options

“Popeyes customer service number 24 hours” (720/mo) is one of the most-searched hours queries in this category. The direct answer: Popeyes corporate customer service is not 24-hour. For order issues, the fastest resolution path is the Popeyes app → Order History → Report Issue.

Verify current customer service hours at Popeyes.com before calling, as hours may change.

How Much Does Popeyes Pay Per Hour?

Popeyes crew members earn approximately $12.00 to $16.00 per hour on average across the United States as of 2026. Pay is set by individual franchise owners — not by Popeyes corporate or RBI — so rates vary significantly by role, location, and state.

Popeyes Hourly Pay by Position (2026)

Source: Aggregated from Glassdoor, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter, July 2026. Individual franchise pay rates vary by location, state, and owner.

Does Popeyes Pay Vary by State?

Yes. States with higher minimum wages — California ($16.50+/hr), New York ($16.00+/hr), Washington ($16.28+/hr) — see entry-level pay at the top of the range. States at the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hr) see entry-level pay at $10.00–$12.00/hr at some franchise locations.

For current pay rates at a specific Popeyes location, contact that restaurant directly or visit Popeyes.com/careers.

Popeyes International Hours

Popeyes Canada Hours

Canadian Popeyes locations follow the same 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM standard weekday baseline as US locations, with Friday and Saturday extended to 11:00 PM. All Canadian Popeyes locations are halal-certified. Breakfast is available at approximately 40% of Canadian locations. Canadian holiday closures include Canada Day (July 1), Remembrance Day (November 11), and Boxing Day (December 26) at some franchise locations.

Popeyes UK Hours

UK Popeyes locations operate on the British retail schedule: typically 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday through Sunday — opening 1 hour later than US standard. The UK Stratford (London) location is halal-certified. UK holiday closures include Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day at most locations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Popeyes Hours

What are Popeyes hours?

Most Popeyes locations are open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday, and 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Friday and Saturday. Breakfast locations open at 6:00 AM. Individual franchise hours vary — the Popeyes app shows real-time hours for any of the 3,578 US and Canada locations.

What are Popeyes hours near me?

Open the Popeyes app, tap the location icon, and select your nearest location to see exact hours in real-time. Alternatively, search “Popeyes near me” in Google Maps and tap the location pin.

When is Popeyes happy hour?

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Rewards app members order any regular side for $1.00. The 5 eligible sides: Cajun Fries, Red Beans & Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Coleslaw, and Mac & Cheese. Accessible only through the Popeyes app or Popeyes.com.

What is Popeyes Mardi Gras happy hour?

A seasonal promotion during the Mardi Gras period (January–February) offering $1 regular sides on additional days beyond the standard Tue/Thu schedule. Fat Tuesday 2026: March 3. Verify via the Popeyes app Deals tab during Mardi Gras season.

What time does Popeyes close?

10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday. 11:00 PM Friday and Saturday. Drive-thru extends 30–60 minutes past those times at most locations.

Is Popeyes open on Thanksgiving?

No. Most Popeyes locations are closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2026). Airport, 24-hour urban, and some highway locations may remain open. Verify via the Popeyes app.

Is Popeyes open on Christmas?

No. Most Popeyes locations are closed on Christmas Day (December 25, 2026). Christmas Eve: open at most locations until approximately 6:00 PM. Standard hours resume December 26.

Is Popeyes open on Easter?

Yes. Most Popeyes locations are open on Easter Sunday (April 5, 2026) at standard hours — 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Some franchise owners close on Easter. Verify via the Popeyes app.

Is Popeyes open on New Year’s Eve?

Yes. Most Popeyes locations are open on New Year’s Eve, typically closing at 9:00 PM — 1 hour earlier than standard.

Is Popeyes customer service available 24 hours?

No. Popeyes corporate customer service operates during standard business hours, approximately Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM. Phone: 1-877-767-3937. The website contact form accepts submissions 24 hours a day but responses occur during business hours.

How much does Popeyes pay per hour?

Popeyes crew members earn approximately $12.00 to $16.00 per hour on average in the US as of 2026. Shift leaders earn $14.00–$18.00/hr. Pay varies by state, city, and individual franchise owner. Contact your local Popeyes for current rates or view job listings at Popeyes.com/careers.

What are Popeyes lobby hours?

The Popeyes lobby (dining room) is open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM weekdays and Sunday, and 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Friday and Saturday. The drive-thru extends 30–60 minutes beyond lobby close at most locations.

Is there a 24-hour Popeyes near me?

A limited number of urban Popeyes locations operate 24-hour drive-thrus in New York City, Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles. There is no system-wide 24-hour policy. Check the Popeyes app for your nearest location’s schedule.

What time is Popeyes happy hour?

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM every Tuesday and Thursday. Accessible only through the Popeyes Rewards app or Popeyes.com — not at the drive-thru cash window or on third-party delivery apps.

All hours data reflects US national baseline averages. Individual franchise locations may vary. Popeyes is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day at most locations. Verify hours for your specific location via the Popeyes app or by calling the restaurant directly. This website is not affiliated with Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. or Restaurant Brands International. Last updated: July 2026.