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Store schedule guide 2026

Tim Hortons Hours Canada

A practical Canada-wide planning guide for opening times, closing times, breakfast, lunch, drive-thru service and major holidays.

WEEKDAYS5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Common planning window for many stand-alone locations.

WEEKENDS6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Many stores open a little later on Saturday and Sunday.

24 HOURSSelect locations

Highway, travel, urban and drive-thru sites can run around the clock.

Important: Tim Hortons does not use one mandatory schedule for every restaurant. The times above are a Canada-wide planning reference. Mall, airport, hospital, campus, gas-station and franchise locations may follow different hours.

Breakfast hours

Breakfast demand starts early. At many restaurants, core breakfast items are available from opening time, which commonly means around 5:00 or 6:00 in the morning. Some locations continue serving selected breakfast items later in the day, while others switch availability based on kitchen setup and local demand.

If you are making a special trip for a particular sandwich, wrap or hash brown, check that restaurant before leaving.

Lunch and dinner hours

Lunch items normally become a stronger part of the menu from late morning onward. Sandwiches, wraps, bowls, soup, chili and flatbread-style items can have different availability by restaurant. A 24-hour location may still have a reduced overnight food menu even when coffee and drive-thru service continue.

Drive-thru hours

Drive-thru and dining-room hours are not always the same. A restaurant can close its seating area while keeping the drive-thru operating, especially late at night. That is why “open” does not always mean every service channel is open.

For late visits, check the service you actually plan to use.

Common opening times

Across Canada, common opening times include 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM, while select sites operate 24 hours. Downtown stores, transit hubs, highway stops and locations serving early commuters tend to start sooner. Stores inside malls or other host buildings often follow the building’s schedule instead.

Common closing times

Common closing times include 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM, with some locations remaining open all night. The exact closing time can change by weekday, weekend and season. Holiday evenings are especially likely to use shorter hours.

2026 Canadian holiday schedule

HolidayDatePlanning status
New Year’s DayJanuary 1, 2026Regular or reduced hours
Family DayFebruary 16, 2026Most locations open; local hours apply
Good FridayApril 3, 2026Most locations open
Easter SundayApril 5, 2026Reduced hours common
Easter MondayApril 6, 2026Regular hours common
Victoria DayMay 18, 2026Most locations open
Canada DayJuly 1, 2026Most locations open; local hours apply
Civic HolidayAugust 3, 2026Most locations open
Labour DaySeptember 7, 2026Most locations open
National Day for Truth and ReconciliationSeptember 30, 2026Local hours apply
Thanksgiving DayOctober 12, 2026Regular or reduced hours
Remembrance DayNovember 11, 2026Local hours apply
Christmas EveDecember 24, 2026Reduced evening hours common
Christmas DayDecember 25, 2026Many stores closed or reduced
Boxing DayDecember 26, 2026Regular or reduced hours
New Year’s EveDecember 31, 2026Regular or reduced late hours

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is one of the dates when differences between restaurants are most noticeable. Some locations close, some open for a shorter window, and travel-oriented stores may continue operating. Do not assume the schedule from Christmas Eve carries into Christmas Day.

Canada Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving

Many restaurants remain open on these holidays, but shorter schedules are possible. Busy tourist areas and highway locations may keep longer service windows than restaurants in office districts or shopping centres.

How to avoid a wasted trip

Use the location directory on this site to narrow down your province, territory or state, then confirm the specific restaurant you plan to visit. For an early breakfast, late-night drive-thru stop or major holiday visit, checking the individual store is more reliable than relying on a national average.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Tim Hortons open?

Many Canadian locations open around 5:00 AM or 6:00 AM, while others open later and select locations operate 24 hours.

What time does Tim Hortons close?

Common closing times range from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with 24-hour locations staying open.

Are all Tim Hortons hours the same?

No. Hours can differ by restaurant, service type and host building.

Is Tim Hortons open on Christmas?

Some locations are, but closures and reduced schedules are common enough that you should confirm the exact restaurant.