Prices last updated: October 28, 2026
If you have ever pulled into a McDonald’s drive-thru at 10:35 a.m. hoping for an Egg McMuffin, you know how much breakfast hours matter. Here is when McDonald’s serves breakfast in 2026, how it changes on weekends and at 24-hour restaurants, and what you can still order once breakfast is over.
McDonald’s breakfast hours at a glance
| Day | Breakfast starts | Breakfast ends |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | At opening (usually 5 or 6 a.m.) | 10:30 a.m. |
| Saturday and Sunday | At opening (usually 5 or 6 a.m.) | 11:00 a.m. |
| 24-hour restaurants | Usually 4 or 5 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. weekends |
Typical U.S. hours. Each restaurant can set its own schedule, so check the McDonald’s app for your location.
What time does McDonald’s stop serving breakfast?
At most U.S. McDonald’s, breakfast ends at 10:30 a.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. on weekends. A few restaurants, especially in busy downtown areas, switch over earlier, and some extend breakfast on holidays. If you are cutting it close, order in the app: it only shows breakfast items while your restaurant is still serving them.
Does McDonald’s still have all-day breakfast?
No. McDonald’s introduced all-day breakfast in 2015, but it was removed nationwide in 2020 to simplify kitchens and speed up drive-thru times, and it has not returned. That means McGriddles, biscuits, Hotcakes and Hash Browns are only available in the morning.
Why breakfast ends when it does
McDonald’s grills run at different temperatures for eggs than for beef patties, and the fryers that cook Hash Browns are switched over to fries. Running both menus at once would slow down service, so most restaurants do a single changeover at 10:30 or 11 a.m.
What can you order after breakfast?
Once breakfast ends you can order the full regular menu: burgers, McNuggets and chicken sandwiches, fries and more. McCafe drinks, soft drinks and most desserts are available all day. See when McDonald’s starts serving lunch.
Best breakfast deals right now
- The $4 Breakfast Meal Deal: Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit with Hash Browns and a small coffee.
- Under $3 breakfast items: Sausage McMuffin, Sausage Biscuit, Sausage Burrito, Hash Browns and a medium coffee.
- App offers such as $1 coffee or buy-one-add-one breakfast sandwiches.
See every item and price on our McDonald’s breakfast menu page.
Breakfast prices
| Item | Price | Meal | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg McMuffin | $4.69 | $7.99 | 310 |
| Sausage McMuffin Under $3 | $2.49 | $4.00 | 400 |
| Sausage McMuffin with Egg | $4.49 | $7.89 | 480 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | $4.79 | $8.19 | 460 |
| Sausage Biscuit Under $3 | $2.49 | $4.00 | 460 |
| Sausage Biscuit with Egg | $4.19 | $7.69 | 530 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles | $4.99 | $8.29 | 430 |
| Sausage McGriddles | $3.79 | $7.29 | 430 |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles | $5.19 | $8.49 | 550 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel | $5.29 | $8.69 | 590 |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel | $5.49 | $8.89 | 710 |
| Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel | $6.19 | $9.49 | 680 |
| Big Breakfast | $5.99 | — | 760 |
| Big Breakfast with Hotcakes | $7.49 | — | 1,340 |
| Hotcakes | $4.29 | — | 580 |
| Hotcakes and Sausage | $5.29 | — | 770 |
| Sausage Burrito Under $3 | $2.49 | — | 310 |
| Hash Browns Under $3 | $2.19 | — | 140 |
| Fruit & Maple Oatmeal | $3.29 | — | 320 |
Typical U.S. prices, last checked October 28, 2026. Prices vary by location. How we check prices.
Breakfast hours FAQ
What time does McDonald's breakfast end?
At most U.S. restaurants breakfast ends at 10:30 a.m. Monday to Friday and 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
What time does McDonald's start serving breakfast?
Breakfast starts when the restaurant opens, typically 5 or 6 a.m. At 24-hour restaurants, breakfast usually starts between 4 and 5 a.m.
Can I get hash browns after breakfast?
Usually not. Hash browns are made in the same fryers as fries and are removed from the menu when the lunch changeover happens.