McDonald's Makes Massive Change to Restaurant Hours Nationwide

McDonald's hours of operation are changing this summer.

The beloved burger joint knows that longer days can also mean longer nights, so it's extending its late-night hours at almost all of its locations in the U.S.

According to a statement from a company spokesperson, "a vast majority" of McDonald's locations nationwide will now be open until midnight or later beginning this summer and throughout the year.

To prepare for the big shift, the fast food giant said it plans to hire somewhere around 375,000 new employees.

The spokesperson also said most of the menu will be available during those extended late-night hours, with some room for leeway as McDonald's will leave certain decisions up to individual franchisees. So you should be able to get that McFlurry or the new Chicken Strips and tangy dipping sauce , even after midnight (whether or not breakfast menu items will be made available is currently unclear).

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There are a few exceptions to the rule regarding the new hours, with restaurants in "non-traditional locations" like airports, rest stops, and shopping malls not expected to enforce the extension.

This latest update follows several other recent revisions announced by Mickey D's, including the introduction of some CosMc's items to regular McDonald's menus , the permanent addition of real lemonade , along with upgraded breakfast offers —not to mention its plans for the future of CosMc's locations .

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McDonald's Makes Massive Change to Restaurant Hours Nationwide first appeared on Parade on May 22, 2025