Planning a meal at Olive Garden? Checking the schedule first can save you a wasted trip. Opening and closing times can change from one restaurant to another, so the official location finder is always the best final check. This guide covers Olive Garden Hours, weekday and weekend service, lunch hours, holiday closures, and how to find the hours for your local restaurant. You can also browse the full Olive Garden menu with prices while you plan.
Olive Garden Hours at a Glance
Many U.S. restaurants follow a schedule close to this one:
| Day | Typical Dining Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 11:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Friday–Saturday | 11:00 AM–11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM–10:00 PM |
These are the usual Olive Garden restaurant hours, but your local restaurant may open later or close earlier. Check its page of Olive Garden Hours for the exact times.
Olive Garden Weekday Hours
Most restaurants open around 11 a.m. on weekdays, and lunch service normally runs until 3 p.m. Closing time depends on the restaurant. Some close at 10 p.m., while others stay open until 11 p.m.
To see the Olive Garden hours today for your own restaurant, use the official restaurant locator instead of relying on a general schedule.
Olive Garden Weekend Hours
On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, Olive Garden serves its dinner menu all day. Regional differences may apply, so the exact opening and closing times still depend on your location.
The quickest way to find the hours for today is to select your local restaurant on the official website.
Olive Garden Lunch Hours
Olive Garden serves its lunch menu Monday through Friday until 3 p.m.
| Day | Lunch Service |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Dinner menu all day |
| Sunday | Dinner menu all day |
If you visit on a weekday, lunch normally runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the best time to look at the Olive Garden lunch menu and its smaller, lower-priced choices. On weekends, the dinner menu is available throughout the day, although individual restaurants may keep different schedules.
Does Olive Garden Serve Lunch and Dinner at All Times?
Not exactly. Lunch is usually available Monday through Friday until 3 p.m. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, Olive Garden serves its dinner menu all day. The restaurant itself stays open after lunch ends. Only the lunch menu stops at 3 p.m.
Olive Garden Holiday Hours 2026
Olive Garden restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Some locations may close early on the day before each holiday, depending on how busy they are and on local management. Hours in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam and international locations may differ.
| 2026 Date | Holiday | Expected Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1 | New Year’s Day | Usually open |
| Apr. 5 | Easter Sunday | Usually open |
| May 25 | Memorial Day | Usually open |
| Jul. 4 | Independence Day | Usually open |
| Sep. 7 | Labor Day | Usually open |
| Nov. 25 | Day before Thanksgiving | Possible early closing |
| Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Dec. 24 | Christmas Eve | Possible early closing |
| Dec. 25 | Christmas Day | Closed |
| Dec. 31 | New Year’s Eve | Usually open |
“Usually open” means the restaurant normally welcomes guests, but hours can still differ by location. Call or check your restaurant’s page before you go.
Holidays When Olive Garden Is Open
Restaurants are usually open on New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and New Year’s Eve. Opening and closing times can vary, so check your local restaurant.
Holidays When Olive Garden Is Closed
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day are the two holidays Olive Garden officially names as closure days. The company says the closure lets team members spend the holidays with their families.
Does Olive Garden Have Happy Hour?
There is no single happy hour schedule that applies to every restaurant. Offers and drink promotions change by location and over time, so ask your local restaurant what is available. Want to see what you can order? Browse our Olive Garden drinks menu.
How to Check Olive Garden Hours Near You
The easiest way to find the hours near you is to open Olive Garden’s official website and select your restaurant. Each location page shows the current schedule, lunch and dinner periods, waitlist information and ordering details.
The Olive Garden mobile app also has a restaurant finder, so you can check when your chosen location is open.