Dairy Queen Hours: Opening & Closing Times + Holiday Schedule
In the listings we checked, Dairy Queen opens at 10:00-10:30 AM and closes at 10:00-10:30 PM. Each franchise sets its own hours.
5 official location pages read November 1, 2026
Dairy Queen hours at a glance
- Opens
- 10:00-10:30 AM
- All 5 listings reviewed.
- Closes
- 10:00-10:30 PM
- 10:30 PM on Fri-Sat at 2 of 5; every day at 1 of 5.
- 24 hours?
- No
- None of the 5 listings is open overnight.
- Thanksgiving, Dec 25
- Closures seen
- Official listings showed closures in past years. 2026: not verified.
Five listings is a small sample. Some third-party sites list 11:00 AM openings. Your store may differ.
Dairy Queen Opening & Closing Times: Real Listings
Read from dairyqueen.com on November 1, 2026. Stores can change hours at any time.
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| Location | Type | Store hours | Drive-thru |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savoy, IL | DQ Grill & Chill | 10:00 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat to 10:30 PM | 10:00 AM-10:00 PM; Thu-Fri to 10:30 PM |
| Jacksonville, NC | DQ Grill & Chill | 10:00 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat to 10:30 PM | Same as store |
| Monmouth, IL | DQ Grill & Chill | 10:30 AM-10:00 PM daily | 10:00 AM-10:00 PM daily (opens 30 min earlier) |
| Plainview, TX | DQ Store | 10:00 AM-10:00 PM daily | None listed |
| Cedar Falls, IA | DQ Store | 10:30 AM-10:30 PM daily | Same as store |
Dairy Queen Holiday Hours (Nov 2026 - Jan 2027)
Dairy Queen publishes no chain-wide holiday schedule. Each store sets its own. Status below reflects only what we could verify.
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| Holiday | Date | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Closures seen in past years | Listings showed Nov 28, 2024 and Nov 27, 2025 as temporarily closed. |
| Christmas Eve | Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Not verified | No official data found. |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Closures seen in past years | Listings showed Dec 25, 2024 and Dec 25, 2025 as temporarily closed. |
| New Year's Eve | Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Not verified | No official data found. |
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Not verified | No official data found. |
Store vs Drive-Thru vs Delivery Hours
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| What to know | Example |
|---|---|
| Store, delivery and drive-thru hours are listed separately. | Monmouth, IL: store opens 10:30 AM, drive-thru opens 10:00 AM. |
| Drive-thru hours can differ on specific days. | Savoy, IL: drive-thru runs to 10:30 PM on Thursday; the store closes at 10:00 PM. |
| Not every store has a drive-thru. | Plainview, TX lists no drive-thru. |
| Online ordering is unavailable while a store is closed, and some stores do not accept online orders. | Stores that do not accept them show "Currently Unavailable" in the DQ app and on dairyqueen.com. |
Hours by Dairy Queen Store Type
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| Store type | What it serves | Hours evidence |
|---|---|---|
| DQ Grill & Chill | Hot food and treats; Wikipedia says the menu usually includes breakfast and grilled items. | 3 listings: open 10:00-10:30 AM, close 10:00 PM (10:30 PM Fri-Sat at 2). |
| DQ Store | Treats, often with a shorter hot-food menu. Menus vary by franchise (DQ FAQ). | 2 listings: open 10:00-10:30 AM, close 10:00-10:30 PM. |
| Seasonal DQ | Abbreviated menu, mainly frozen treats (Wikipedia). | Some open only spring through fall (Wikipedia); see examples below. |
| DQ / Orange Julius | DQ treats plus Orange Julius drinks (Wikipedia). | Not verified. |
Seasonal Dairy Queen Stores: 2026 Examples
From local news reports; hours are as reported.
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| Store | 2026 season | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Reopened Feb 7, 2026 | 11 AM-9 PM Mon-Sat; noon-9:15 PM Sun |
| Sauk Rapids, MN | Opening announced for Feb 27, 2026 | Not reported |
| Moorhead, MN | Opened Mar 1, 2026; open through late October | 10 AM-10 PM daily |
| Rochester, MN (N Broadway) | Open for the season by Mar 17, 2026 | Not reported |
How to Confirm Your Store's Hours
Use the DQ Store Locator
Search by address, city or ZIP. The location page shows Today's Hours, the weekly Store, Delivery and Drive-Thru hours, and an Other Hours list for dated closures.
Check the DQ app
Open Order and pick your location. Stores that do not accept mobile orders show Currently Unavailable.
Call the restaurant
Each franchise sets its own schedule, so a call is the most direct check for holidays and weather closures.
FAQ: Dairy Queen Hours
What time does Dairy Queen open and close?
Is Dairy Queen open 24 hours?
Is Dairy Queen open on Thanksgiving and Christmas?
Is Dairy Queen open on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day?
Are drive-thru and lobby hours the same?
Why are some Dairy Queen stores closed in winter?
Why can't I place a mobile order when the store looks open?
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Sources
Last verified November 1, 2026. Independent guide, not affiliated with Dairy Queen.
- Dairy Queen FAQ(opens in a new tab)
Most restaurants are independently owned franchises that set their own hours.
- DQ app FAQ(opens in a new tab)
Online ordering is not accepted at every location.
- DQ location: Savoy, IL(opens in a new tab)
Read Nov 1, 2026.
- DQ location: Jacksonville, NC(opens in a new tab)
Read Nov 1, 2026.
- DQ location: Monmouth, IL(opens in a new tab)
Read Nov 1, 2026.
- DQ location: Plainview, TX(opens in a new tab)
Read Nov 1, 2026.
- DQ location: Cedar Falls, IA(opens in a new tab)
Hours read Nov 1, 2026. Nov 27 and Dec 25, 2025 closures were shown on this listing in a search snapshot and are no longer displayed.
- DQ location: Louisville, KY(opens in a new tab)
Listed Nov 28 and Dec 25, 2024 as temporarily closed.
- Wikipedia: Dairy Queen(opens in a new tab)
Store formats and seasonal stores.
- Wisconsin Rapids reopening, Feb 2026(opens in a new tab)
Reopening date and hours.
- Sauk Rapids opening date, Feb 2026(opens in a new tab)
Announced Feb 27 opening.
- Moorhead DQ opens, Feb 2026(opens in a new tab)
Opening date and hours.
- Rochester North Broadway DQ, Mar 2026(opens in a new tab)
Open for the 2026 season.
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