Potbelly Working Hours 2026
Potbelly working hours are simple to remember: most shops open at 10:00 AM, serve Monday to Thursday until 9:00 PM, stay open until 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and close a little earlier at 8:00 PM on Sundays. Potbelly is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Easter Sunday, and runs shortened hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
So, when exactly does your neighbourhood Potbelly open and close? Here’s the thing: Potbelly is mostly a franchise chain, which means your local shop’s hours can shift a bit from the company pattern. I looked into this properly, and the good news is most locations follow a very consistent schedule. If you’re planning a toasted sandwich run, this Potbelly menu guide is worth bookmarking too, so you know exactly what to order before you go.
What Are Potbelly Working Hours? A Typical Week
Across most of Potbelly’s 400+ US shops, the standard pattern looks like this:
| Day | Opening Time | Closing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
Why does Potbelly open at 10 rather than earlier? Honestly, it’s a lunch-first brand. The shops are built around the midday rush, toasty Originals and hot peppers flying across the counter while office workers pour in. Dinner service is real, but the day is planned around lunch, which is why you won’t find a 6 AM opening like at a fast-food burger joint.
But Wait, Hours Vary by Location
This is the part people get caught out by. Airport shops, mall food courts and downtown office-tower locations all dance to their own tune. Mall locations follow mall hours. Office-district shops sometimes close earlier, or even skip weekends entirely. Your safest move is to check the official Potbelly locator before heading out, and never assume the pattern above is gospel for your specific shop.
What Are Potbelly’s Opening Hours on Sunday?
Sundays are shorter: most Potbelly shops open at 10:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM.
That’s a full 10-hour Sunday window, which is honestly plenty for a toasted sub craving. But here’s the catch: some downtown and business-district shops close on Sundays altogether. If your Potbelly sits in an office park, don’t just show up on a Sunday afternoon. Check the listing first, it takes ten seconds and saves a wasted trip.
Is Potbelly Open on Holidays? Holiday Hours Explained
Potbelly keeps things mostly normal through the minor holidays, but shuts the doors completely on the big three: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.
| Holiday | Status | Typical Hours |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Open, reduced hours | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Easter Sunday | Closed | – |
| Memorial Day | Open | Normal hours |
| Independence Day (Jul 4) | Open, reduced hours | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Labor Day | Open | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thanksgiving Day | Closed | – |
| Christmas Eve | Open, early close | Until ~4:00 PM |
| Christmas Day | Closed | – |
| New Year’s Eve | Open, early close | Until ~6:00 PM |
Quick sanity check on the two questions everyone actually asks: is Potbelly open on Christmas? No, Christmas Day is a hard close, every year. Is Potbelly open on Thanksgiving? Same story, closed. So if your holiday meal plan involves a Wreck, stock up the day before.
Does Potbelly Have Drive-Thru and Extended Hours?
Yes, a growing number of Potbelly shops offer drive-thru, and those locations often run different hours from the standard shops.
Drive-thru Potbelly locations commonly open earlier, often at 7:00 or 8:00 AM, and close around 7:00 or 8:00 PM, running the same schedule all seven days. The earlier opening works because these shops have added breakfast sandwiches to the menu. If mornings are your thing, look for a drive-thru shop near you on the official locator. Services to look for at a location listing include Drive Thru, Delivery, Catering and WiFi.
One more useful detail: delivery hours generally mirror shop hours, so if the shop is open, the Potbelly app and third-party delivery partners can usually get a sandwich to your door.
How Do I Check My Local Potbelly’s Hours?
The official Potbelly shop locator at potbelly.com/locations is the most reliable source, since every store page lists its own shop hours and delivery hours separately.
Three quick ways to confirm before you go:
1. Official locator. Search your zip code on potbelly.com, open your shop’s page, and check the listed shop hours. It also shows services like drive-thru and catering.
2. Google Maps. Search “Potbelly near me”, tap the listing, and check today’s hours plus holiday exceptions. Quick, but occasionally stale.
3. Just call. Old school, I know. But a two-minute phone call settles everything, especially around holidays when listed hours get unreliable.
Potbelly Hours FAQ
Most Potbelly shops close at 9:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 8:00 PM on Sunday. Drive-thru locations may close earlier, around 7 or 8 PM, but open earlier in the morning.
No. Potbelly is closed on Christmas Day chain-wide, every year. Most shops also close early on Christmas Eve, typically around 4:00 PM, so grab your sandwiches the day before.
Many drive-thru and early-opening Potbelly locations now serve breakfast sandwiches in the morning, typically from 7 or 8 AM. Breakfast availability varies by shop, so check your local store’s hours and menu on the official locator.
Potbelly stays open with normal or slightly reduced hours on most holidays like Memorial Day, Labor Day and Independence Day. It’s fully closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Easter Sunday, and closes early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
