Chipotle Hours - Quick Answer
Most Chipotle restaurants are open 10:45 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week, with many standalone and city stores open until 11:00 PM. Hours vary by venue: enclosed-mall locations can close as early as 7:00 PM, while downtown and college-campus stores often stay open until midnight. Chipotle is closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and closes early on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. For an exact time, check your store.
Chipotle Daily Hours (2026)
The standard schedule published across our database of 3,874 US Chipotle restaurants. Your local store may open or close at a different time - see the variation tables below.
| Day | Standard Hours | Late-Night Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM | until 11 PM / 12 AM |
| Tuesday | 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM | until 11 PM / 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM | until 11 PM / 12 AM |
| Thursday | 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM | until 11 PM / 12 AM |
| Friday | 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM | until 11 PM / 12 AM |
| Saturday | 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM | until 11 PM / 12 AM |
| Sunday | 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM | until 10-11 PM |
Chipotle Hours by Location Type
Chipotle hours change dramatically depending on where the restaurant is. This is why a mall Chipotle can close at 7 PM while one downtown is open until midnight.
| Location Type | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone restaurant | 10:45 AM | 10:00-11:00 PM | The most common format and the published standard schedule. |
| Chipotlane (drive-thru pickup) | 10:45 AM | 10:00-11:00 PM | Mobile-order pickup lane usually matches the in-store closing time. |
| Downtown / urban core | 10:45 AM | 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM | High-traffic city-center stores stay open latest - often to midnight. |
| College & university | 10:45 AM | 12:00 AM (sometimes 2 AM) | Open late during the semester; reduced or closed on school breaks. |
| Enclosed mall / food court | 11:00 AM | 7:00-8:00 PM | Follows mall hours - these can close as early as 7:00 PM. |
| Airport terminal | 4:30-5:00 AM | 9:00-10:00 PM | Opens very early for travelers; hours follow the terminal. |
| Stadium / arena | Event-based | Event-based | Open only on game and event days; no regular daily hours. |
Ranges are typical for each venue type and can differ store to store. Confirm the exact time on the store locator.
Chipotle Hours in Major US Cities
Store counts below are the real number of Chipotle locations we track in each city. Dense city centers keep the latest hours.
| City | Stores | Typical Hours | Latest Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 59 | 10:45 AM - 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (Midtown, Village) |
| Chicago, IL | 42 | 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM (Loop, River North) |
| Houston, TX | 41 | 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Brooklyn, NY | 26 | 10:45 AM - 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Los Angeles, CA | 24 | 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM (Westwood, DTLA) |
| Las Vegas, NV | 24 | 10:45 AM - 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (the Strip) |
| Cincinnati, OH | 23 | 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Washington, DC | 21 | 10:45 AM - 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Columbus, OH | 21 | 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM (near OSU) |
| Dallas, TX | 21 | 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Phoenix, AZ | 21 | 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| San Antonio, TX | 21 | 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Store counts are from our 3,874-location dataset. Hours shown are representative of each metro; individual stores vary - find your exact store.
Chipotle Hours Near Universities (Open Late)
Locations next to big college campuses are the most likely to stay open until midnight during the semester. Hours are usually cut back over summer and school breaks.
| College Town | Nearby School | Stores | Typical Late Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | Ohio State | 21 | 12:00 AM |
| Austin, TX | UT Austin | 18 | 12:00 AM |
| Tucson, AZ | U. of Arizona | 11 | 12:00 AM |
| Tempe, AZ | Arizona State | 6 | 12:00 AM |
| Knoxville, TN | U. of Tennessee | 5 | 12:00 AM |
| Lincoln, NE | U. of Nebraska | 5 | 11:00 PM |
| Ann Arbor, MI | U. of Michigan | 4 | 12:00 AM |
| Tallahassee, FL | Florida State | 4 | 11:00 PM |
| Gainesville, FL | U. of Florida | 3 | 12:00 AM |
| Berkeley, CA | UC Berkeley | 3 | 11:00 PM |
| Lawrence, KS | U. of Kansas | 3 | 11:00 PM |
| College Station, TX | Texas A&M | 3 | 12:00 AM |
College-town store counts are real (from our dataset); late-close times are typical during the academic year and reduced on breaks. Always confirm before a late-night run.
Watch Out: Locations That Close Early
Not every Chipotle is open late. These formats regularly close hours before the standard 10 PM, so verify before you go:
- •Mall & food-court stores - close at 7:00-8:00 PM, sometimes earlier on Sundays.
- •Stadium & arena kiosks - open only on event days, no daily hours.
- •Some rural / low-traffic stores - may close at 9:00 PM.
- •Campus stores on break - reduced hours or temporarily closed in summer.
Chipotle Holiday Hours 2026
Chipotle closes only two days a year. On other holidays it's usually open, sometimes with reduced hours.
| Holiday | Status |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Christmas Day (Dec 25) | Closed |
| Christmas Eve (Dec 24) | Open - closes early (~6-8 PM) |
| New Year's Eve (Dec 31) | Open - closes early (~8-10 PM) |
| New Year's Day (Jan 1) | Open - regular or reduced hours |
| Easter Sunday | Open - regular or reduced hours |
| Memorial Day | Open - regular hours |
| July 4th (Independence Day) | Open - regular or reduced hours |
| Labor Day | Open - regular hours |
| Black Friday | Open - regular hours |
Early-close times on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are approximate and vary by location. On open holidays, some stores reduce hours - confirm with your store before visiting. See our Christmas Eve hours guide for details.
Why Chipotle Hours Vary So Much
Nearly all Chipotle restaurants are company-owned (Chipotle does not franchise in the US), so the base schedule - 10:45 AM to 10:00 PM - is set centrally and is remarkably consistent. What changes the hours is the venue the store sits in:
- •Mall & shopping-center locations follow mall hours, often closing at 7:00-8:00 PM.
- •Airport & stadium locations open earlier or later to match the venue and event schedule.
- •Downtown & college-campus locations extend to 11 PM or midnight to catch late demand.
- •Chipotlane drive-thru stores usually match the in-store closing time for mobile pickup.
Chipotle Hours FAQ
What time does Chipotle open?
Almost every Chipotle opens at 10:45 AM, seven days a week - that is the published opening time across all 3,874 US locations in our database. The main exceptions are mall and food-court stores (which open with the mall, usually 11:00 AM) and airport locations (which open as early as 4:30-5:00 AM for travelers).
What time does Chipotle close?
The standard closing time is 10:00 PM, though many standalone and urban stores stay open until 11:00 PM. Closing time is where Chipotle hours vary the most: enclosed-mall locations can close as early as 7:00 PM, while downtown and college-campus restaurants often stay open until midnight.
Does any Chipotle close at 7 PM?
Yes. Chipotle locations inside enclosed malls and food courts follow the mall’s hours and frequently close at 7:00-8:00 PM, especially on Sundays. Stadium and arena kiosks are event-only. If you are heading to a mall Chipotle in the evening, check the exact closing time first.
Which Chipotle locations are open until midnight?
Downtown/urban-core stores and locations near large universities are the most likely to stay open until 12:00 AM (and occasionally later). Examples include stores near Ohio State (Columbus), UT Austin, Arizona State (Tempe), and the University of Arizona (Tucson). Campus hours are reduced during school breaks.
Is Chipotle open right now?
Most Chipotle locations are open between 10:45 AM and 10:00-11:00 PM local time. To confirm whether a specific restaurant is open right now, use our store locator to see that store’s exact hours and distance from you.
Is Chipotle open on Thanksgiving and Christmas?
No. Chipotle is closed nationwide on Thanksgiving Day and on Christmas Day (December 25). These are the only two days of the year Chipotle closes company-wide.
What time does Chipotle close on Christmas Eve?
On Christmas Eve (December 24), Chipotle locations are open but typically close early - most commonly between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. The exact early-close time varies by location, so check your local store before heading out.
Are Chipotle hours the same every day of the week?
For most standalone stores, yes - the same 10:45 AM to 10:00-11:00 PM schedule runs Monday through Sunday. Mall and campus locations are the exception: malls often close earlier on Sundays, and campus stores cut hours during breaks and summer.
Do Chipotle hours vary by location?
Significantly. Chipotle is almost entirely company-owned (it does not franchise in the US), so the base schedule is consistent, but the venue changes everything: malls close early (~7 PM), airports open very early (~4:30 AM), downtown and college stores stay open to midnight, and stadium kiosks open only on event days. Always confirm with the store locator.