Cook Out Hours — Standard Opening & Closing Schedules
Craving a late-night char-grilled burger, hushpuppies, or a hand-spun fancy milkshake? Cook Out is widely celebrated not just for its incredibly affordable prices, but also for staying open much later than almost any other fast-food chain. Below, browse verified cookout hours, including cookout opening hours, weekday/weekend cookout closing hours, and holiday policies.
🕒 Standard Weekday Hours
🎉 Weekend Late-Night Hours
Perfect for late shifts, concert-goers, and midnight drives.
*Closing hours vary slightly by location. Stores situated near major university campuses (like NC State, VCU, or UT Knoxville) often stay open until 5:00 AM.
🍁 Holiday Closures Policy
Cook Out prioritizes their staff spending high-quality rest time with their loved ones on major calendar holidays. Because of this, Cook Out locations are closed or operate on limited schedules on:
- Easter Sunday: Closed or closes early at 8:00 PM
- Thanksgiving Day: Closed at all locations nationwide
- Christmas Eve: Closes early (typically around 6:00 PM or 8:00 PM)
- Christmas Day: Closed at all locations nationwide
- New Year's Eve & Day: Open with standard operating hours
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