Arby’s Hours: What Time Does Arby’s Open and Close in 2026?

Nothing kills a roast beef craving faster than pulling up to a dark drive-thru. I’ve written about Arby’s hours for months now on this site, and the one thing I keep coming back to is this: Arby’s hours are not the same everywhere, and pretending otherwise is how people end up staring at a locked door.

In this guide I’m breaking down when Arby’s actually opens and closes, when breakfast and lunch switch over, how the Happy Hour deals work, and how to find the real hours for the location near you instead of a generic corporate answer.

Arby’s Hours of Operation: The General Schedule

Most Arby’s locations open at 10:00 AM and close somewhere between 10:00 PM and midnight. That’s the baseline you’ll see repeated everywhere, and it’s a decent starting point.

Here’s the more realistic breakdown, based on how franchise locations actually run:

• Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (some locations close at 11:00 PM)
• Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sometimes midnight or later in busier areas
• Breakfast locations: open as early as 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM
• Drive-thru: frequently stays open 30 to 60 minutes past the dining room

Arby’s is a franchise-heavy chain, which is the part a lot of hours guides gloss over. Each owner sets their own schedule based on staffing, foot traffic, and local demand. I’ve seen locations near highways stay open past midnight, and quiet suburban stores that shut the lights by 9:30 PM on a slow Tuesday. If you want the exact schedule for your store, I go into more detail on my full Arby’s hours breakdown.

Arby’s Breakfast Hours

Not every Arby’s serves breakfast, and that trips people up constantly. At locations that do offer it, breakfast typically runs from around 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM, though some stores start as late as 7:00 AM depending on staffing.

Travel centers and highway locations are your best bet for an early breakfast run, since they’re built around commuter and trucker traffic. If a store doesn’t serve breakfast at all, you’ll usually see the full lunch menu available right when the doors open. I broke down the exact breakfast menu items and cutoff times in a separate post if you want the full picture: Arby’s breakfast hours guide.

What Time Does Arby’s Serve Lunch?

This is one of the most common questions I get, and the honest answer is: usually right at open. Once breakfast service ends, the full lunch menu kicks in, typically between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM. If a location doesn’t serve breakfast, lunch is simply available the moment they unlock the doors. Peak lunch hours run from about 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, so if you’re trying to avoid a line at the counter or drive-thru, showing up right at 11:00 AM or waiting until after 2:00 PM will save you time. If you need help beating the rush, I put together a detailed guide to Arby’s lunch hours and menu availability.

Arby’s Happy Hour: When It Runs and What You Get

Arby’s Happy Hour is one of the better fast food deals out there when a location actually participates. It usually runs daily from about 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, which happens to be the slow window between lunch and dinner rushes.

During that window you can typically grab items like small curly fries, sliders, cookies, and small shakes at discounted prices, often around a dollar or two each. Stack a few together and you’ve got a full meal for less than most single sandwiches cost. The catch is that Happy Hour participation is entirely up to the franchise owner, so it’s worth checking with your local store or the app before you plan a trip around it.

Arby’s Near Me: Finding Accurate Hours for Your Location

Generic hours are a starting point, not a guarantee. Because Arby’s is almost entirely franchise-operated, hours can shift based on the specific address, whether it’s a standalone building, mall location, airport spot, or a store attached to a truck stop.

The most reliable way to check hours for a specific store is through the official Arby’s location finder, which pulls live data straight from each restaurant. Directory sites can also be useful as a secondary check, especially for holiday hours or recent closures, but they’re not always updated in real time, so I’d treat the official locator as the final word.

A quick tip from experience: if you’re checking hours for a location near a specific address, like an Arby’s on a stretch such as the Berlin Turnpike or a spot on Crittenden Drive or Davison Rd, search the exact street name plus “Arby’s” rather than just the city. Franchise hours can genuinely differ block to block in dense areas.

Arby’s Holiday Hours

Most Arby’s locations stay open on standard holidays like New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day, usually with regular hours. Where things change is the bigger holidays.

• Closed: Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day at most locations
• Reduced hours: Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday
• Open with normal hours: Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day

Travel center and highway locations are more likely to stay open through major holidays to serve people on the road, while neighborhood stores are far more likely to close completely. Always double check before a holiday trip.

Arby’s Angus Cheesesteak and Menu Pricing

Since we’re already talking timing, it’s worth touching on two of the most searched menu items alongside Arby’s hours. First is the Meat Mountain, Arby’s famous secret menu stack of eight different meats, which typically runs between $15 and $20 depending on the location and how it’s rung up.

Then there is the permanent addition to the lineup: the Arby’s Angus Cheesesteak. In June 2026, Arby’s made a massive menu shift, officially retiring their traditional burger line to give this premium cheesesteak full operational priority in their kitchens. This recipe features thinly shaved 100% Angus steak, melted white Cooper® Sharp American Cheese, and sweet caramelized onions on an authentic, toasted Amoroso’s® sesame sub roll.

Pricing for the new star of the menu varies by location, but you can generally expect the following baseline:

• Standard Angus Cheesesteak: $7.99 to $8.49 (sandwich only)
• Angus Deluxe Cheesesteak (topped with lettuce and tomato): $8.29 to $8.79 (sandwich only)
• Half-Pound Angus Cheesesteak (double meat): $14.00 to $15.49 in-store (though you can frequently find it for $11.49 to $12.99 on the official Arby’s app)
• Make it a Meal: Upgrading any of these to a combo with a small drink and curly fries typically adds an extra $3.00 to $4.00 to the sandwich price.

Frequently Asked Questions About Arby’s Hours

What time does Arby’s open?

Most Arby’s locations open at 10:00 AM, though breakfast locations can open as early as 6:00 AM.

What time does Arby’s close?

Closing times generally fall between 10:00 PM on weeknights and midnight on weekends, though this varies significantly by location.

Is Arby’s open right now?

The only way to know for certain is to check the specific location’s hours through the official Arby’s locator or by calling ahead, since franchise hours vary by store.

Does Arby’s have 24 hour locations?

True 24 hour Arby’s locations are rare. Some drive-thru only locations in high traffic areas stay open past midnight, but full 24 hour service is uncommon across the chain.

Final Thoughts

Arby’s hours aren’t complicated once you know the pattern: expect a 10 AM open, a 10 PM to midnight close, and always verify the specific location if you’re planning around breakfast, Happy Hour, or a late night run. If you’re craving that roast beef flavor at home before your next trip, I’ve also got a copycat Arby’s roast beef recipe that’s worth trying while you wait for the doors to open.