Olive Garden Hours — Opening, Closing & Holiday Hours
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Find out when your nearest Olive Garden is open. Most of the 900+ Olive Garden locations across the United States follow the same hours of operation — open 7 days a week starting at 11 AM. Below you'll find standard weekday and weekend hours, detailed holiday schedules, and tips for planning your visit.
Olive Garden Hours of Operation
The vast majority of Olive Garden restaurants (over 95% of all locations) follow the standard hours listed below. Olive Garden is open 7 days a week, making it easy to plan a visit for lunch or dinner any day. Hours may vary slightly at a few locations — use the Store Locator to confirm your local restaurant's hours.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
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Olive Garden Holiday Hours (2025–2026)
Olive Garden is open on most holidays with regular hours. The only days Olive Garden is fully closed are Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. On a few holidays — Christmas Eve, Independence Day, and New Year's Eve — expect reduced hours. The table below covers every major U.S. holiday with Olive Garden's expected schedule.
| Holiday | Date | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Regular Hours (11 AM – 10 PM) | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Third Mon in Jan | Regular Hours | |
| Presidents' Day | Third Mon in Feb | Regular Hours | |
| Valentine's Day | February 14 | Regular Hours | Reservations recommended |
| St. Patrick's Day | March 17 | Regular Hours | |
| Easter Sunday | Varies (Spring) | Regular Hours | May close early at some locations |
| Mother's Day | Second Sun in May | Regular Hours | Reservations recommended |
| Memorial Day | Last Mon in May | Regular Hours | |
| Father's Day | Third Sun in Jun | Regular Hours | |
| Independence Day | July 4 | Reduced Hours (11 AM – 9 PM) | Hours vary by location |
| Labor Day | First Mon in Sep | Regular Hours | |
| Columbus Day | Second Mon in Oct | Regular Hours | |
| Halloween | October 31 | Regular Hours | |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Regular Hours | Military discounts may apply |
| Thanksgiving Eve | Day before Thanksgiving | Regular Hours | May close early |
| Thanksgiving Day | Fourth Thu in Nov | Closed | |
| Black Friday | Day after Thanksgiving | Regular Hours | |
| Christmas Eve | December 24 | Reduced Hours (11 AM – 6 PM) | Hours vary by location |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Closed | |
| New Year's Eve | December 31 | Reduced Hours (11 AM – 8 PM) | Hours vary by location |
* Holiday hours are based on Olive Garden's publicly stated policies and may vary by individual location. Always call your local Olive Garden or check the Store Locator to confirm holiday hours.
Olive Garden Lunch vs. Dinner Hours
Unlike many restaurants that close between lunch and dinner, Olive Garden operates continuously from 11:00 AM until closing with no midday break. This means you can walk in at 2:30 PM or 4:00 PM and still be seated — there's no gap in service.
The full menu is available throughout the day. However, Olive Garden does offer lunch specials available Monday through Friday before 3:00 PM, including smaller portion options at reduced prices. After 3:00 PM, the dinner menu takes over with full-sized entrées. If you're looking for the best value, consider visiting during lunch hours on a weekday.