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Olive Garden Hours: Plan Your Visit with Ease

More Than Just Lunch, More Than Just Dinner, More Than Just a Celebration — Come to Olive Garden with Flexible Hours that Make for an Ideal Dining Experience. Enjoy!

Quick Recap

HolidaysFrom 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WeekendsFri & Sat extend to 11:00 p.m.
ClosedThanksgiving & Christmas
Other LocationsCheck online, app, or call.

Olive Garden Weekday Hours

Most Olive Garden locations operate under the following hours:

Monday to Thursday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

These hours serve lunch and dinner at all heights of combats, from quick midday bites to more laid-back evening meals.

Olive Garden Weekend Hours

Friday and Saturday hours have been extended, serving late-night diners and families casually on weekends.

Friday and Saturday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Olive Garden Lunch Hours

Check out our lunch schedule below for special portions and combos.

DaysLunch Hours
SundayUpon request
Monday11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
SaturdayUpon request

Does Olive Garden Serve Lunch and Dinner at All Times?

Yes! Olive Garden serves its menu throughout operating hours so you can order your favorite pasta, soups, and salads any time.

Read Also: Olive Garden Lunch Menu

Olive Garden Special Holiday Hours

Olive Garden respects its customers and tries to remain open nearly every day of every year. However, some holidays might interfere with the regular schedule. The following is a quick overview:

Holidays When Open

  • New Year’s Day
  • Easter Sunday
  • Memorial Day
  • Labor Day
  • Christmas Eve

Holidays When Closed

  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

If you’ll be dining around the holidays, checking with your local Olive Garden about hours is a smart idea, as times may vary.

Locating the Timings of Your Nearest Olive Garden

An Olive Garden may have its hours with slight variations due to local customs and customer demand. Here are some easy ways to check your local operations:

1. Official Website

The Olive Garden website has a locator tool where you can search for nearby locations and view their hours of operation.

2. The Mobile App

The Olive Garden mobile app allows you to check business hours, order takeout or delivery, and review menus.

3. Contact Directly

To have recently updated hours, you can call your local Olive Garden as their staff should be friendly.

4. Google Search

Google “Olive Garden near me” and in seconds you’ll be brought loads of options along with reviews, hours, and directions.

Olive Garden Holiday Hours 2026 Schedule

DateHolidayHours
Jan 1New Year’s DayRegular Hours
Jan 15Martin Luther King DayRegular Hours
Feb 19Presidents’ DayRegular Hours
Mar 29Good FridayRegular Hours
Mar 31EasterRegular Hours
May 27Memorial DayRegular Hours
Jul 4Independence DayRegular Hours
Sep 2Labor DayRegular Hours
Oct 14Columbus DayRegular Hours
Nov 11Veterans DayRegular Hours
Nov 27Day Before ThanksgivingReduced Hours
Nov 28ThanksgivingClosed
Nov 29Black FridayRegular Hours
Dec 24Christmas EveReduced Hours
Dec 25Christmas DayClosed
Dec 31New Year’s EveRegular Hours