Regular IHOP hours
| Day | Open |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday Today | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
IHOP holiday hours
IHOP is one of the few sit down chains that keeps trading through most of the holiday calendar. Breakfast demand does not stop for a public holiday, so the majority of restaurants open as normal. Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are the two real exceptions.
| Holiday | Typical hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Eve | Regular hours, many locations stay open late | One of the busiest late nights of the year. |
| New Year's Day | Open, regular hours | Breakfast service runs all day. |
| Valentine's Day | Open, regular hours | Expect a wait through the dinner window. |
| Easter Sunday | Open, regular hours | Some locations open an hour early for the breakfast rush. |
| Memorial Day | Open, regular hours | No holiday closure at most restaurants. |
| Mother's Day | Open, often extended morning hours | The single busiest breakfast day of the year. Go early. |
| Independence Day, July 4th | Open, regular hours | A few locations close early in the evening. |
| Labor Day | Open, regular hours | No holiday closure at most restaurants. |
| Halloween | Open, regular hours | Late service is common in city locations. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Open, reduced hours at some locations | Many restaurants trade normally, a minority close early. |
| Christmas Eve | Open, early close is common | Closing time is often pulled forward to the early evening. |
| Christmas Day | Many locations open, some closed | The most variable day of the year. Call ahead. |
What the hours actually mean
IHOP does not run one national timetable. Almost every restaurant is owned by a franchisee, and each of them sets opening and closing times around their own local trade. That is why a search for the chain's hours gives a range rather than a single answer.
The pattern that holds across most of the country is a 7:00 AM open and a 10:00 PM close. Around that pattern there are three common variations worth knowing about.
Locations that never close
A significant share of the estate still trades 24 hours a day. These are concentrated in dense city centres, next to interstate exits, and near airports and hospitals, places where there is genuine overnight demand. If you are looking for a meal at 3:00 AM, one of these is what you want, and the restaurant locator marks them clearly.
Locations that close earlier
Quieter suburban restaurants often shut at 9:00 PM, and a handful close at 8:00 PM on weekdays. Staffing decided this more than anything else. If your local IHOP is in a small town, assume the earlier time until you have checked.
Weekend mornings run long
Saturday and Sunday breakfast is the busiest trade of the week. Opening time is usually unchanged, but many locations add staff and a number open an hour early during holiday weekends. A wait of thirty minutes or more between 9:00 AM and noon on a Sunday is normal, not a sign that something has gone wrong.
Breakfast really is all day
This is the question asked more than any other, and the answer is simple. There is no breakfast cut off. Pancakes, omelettes, French toast and the full breakfast menu are served for every hour the restaurant is open. You can order a short stack at 8:00 PM without a problem.
How to confirm your restaurant
Use the locator on ihop.com or search the address in Google Maps. Both pull the schedule the individual franchise has filed, which is always more accurate than a national figure. Google Maps also shows live busy times, useful on a weekend morning.
Frequently asked questions
What time does IHOP open?
Most IHOP restaurants open at 7:00 AM. A large number of locations never close at all and serve through the night, so an early morning visit is usually possible. Franchise owners set their own schedule, so opening time is not identical everywhere.
What time does IHOP close?
The common closing time is 10:00 PM. City locations and those near highways often run later, and some trade 24 hours. Smaller suburban restaurants sometimes close at 9:00 PM.
Is IHOP open 24 hours?
Many are, but not all. Round the clock service is most common in large cities, along interstates and near airports. Since the pandemic a number of locations moved to fixed daily hours, so 24 hour service is no longer a safe assumption.
Does IHOP serve breakfast all day?
Yes. Pancakes, omelettes, French toast and the rest of the breakfast menu are available for the whole time the restaurant is open. There is no breakfast cut off time.
Is IHOP open on Christmas Day?
Many locations open on Christmas Day, often on shortened hours, but a portion stay closed. It is the most variable day on the calendar, so call your restaurant before you set out.
Is IHOP open on Thanksgiving?
Most IHOP restaurants trade normally on Thanksgiving Day. A minority close early in the afternoon or evening.
How do I check the hours for my local IHOP?
Use the restaurant locator on ihop.com or search the address in Google Maps. Both show the schedule that individual franchise has filed, which is more reliable than any national figure.
Last reviewed 13 August 2026. Hours are set by individual franchise owners and can change without notice.