Starbucks Holiday Hours

Verified 2026

Starbucks holiday hours vary more than almost any other major brand — because roughly 4 in 10 Starbucks locations aren't run by Starbucks itself. Here's what to know before you head out.

Company-Operated vs. Licensed Locations — Why It Matters

Starbucks stores fall into two very different categories. Company-operated stores are run directly by Starbucks and follow Starbucks' own holiday schedule. Licensed locations — inside Target, grocery stores (Kroger, Albertsons, and others), airports, hospitals, universities, and hotels — are run by the host business and follow *its* hours instead, not Starbucks corporate policy. According to our own store data, roughly 39% of the active Starbucks locations we track (about 6,600 of 16,700) are licensed rather than company-operated. If your local Starbucks is inside a Target or grocery store, its holiday hours will match that store, not the schedule below. Check your specific store's page — we flag licensed locations directly.

Holiday	Status
New Year's Day	Most company-operated stores open, often with reduced hours
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Open, normal hours
Easter Sunday	Open, normal hours (varies by store)
Memorial Day	Open, normal hours
Independence Day (July 4th)	Open, normal hours
Labor Day	Open, normal hours
Veterans Day	Open, normal hours
Thanksgiving	Many company-operated stores open with reduced hours (commonly reported around 7 AM – 5 PM); some close entirely
Black Friday	Open, normal hours
Christmas Eve	Open with reduced hours (commonly reported around 6 AM – 4 PM, sometimes earlier close)
Christmas Day	Nearly all company-operated US stores closed — a decades-long, consistent policy
New Year's Eve	Open, often with reduced hours

These patterns apply to company-operated stores only — licensed locations (see above) follow their host business instead. Even among company-operated stores, exact hours vary by location; airport and travel-hub stores in particular often stay open on days when standalone stores close. Confirm your specific store before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Starbucks open on Christmas Day?

Nearly all company-operated Starbucks stores in the US are closed on Christmas Day — a policy Starbucks has maintained for decades to give employees the day off. Some licensed locations in airports, hospitals, or military bases may remain open.

Why are some Starbucks stores open when others near me are closed?

Likely because one is a licensed location. Starbucks inside Target, grocery stores, airports, hospitals, and universities are run by that host business and follow its hours, not Starbucks' own holiday schedule.

Is Starbucks inside Target open on holidays when Target is closed?

No — a Starbucks inside a Target store follows Target's hours and closures, since it's a licensed location operated under Target's schedule.

Is Starbucks open on Thanksgiving?

Many company-operated stores open with reduced hours, though some close entirely. Hours vary significantly by location — check your specific store.

How do I know if my local Starbucks is a licensed location?

Licensed locations are typically inside another business (Target, a grocery store, an airport, a hospital, a university, or a hotel). StoresInfo.com flags licensed locations directly on the store's page.