Panera Bread Hours:
Your Complete Operating Guide
Find out exactly when Panera Bread is open — from early morning bagels to comforting dinner soups. This quick guide to Panera Bread Hours covers standard opening and closing times, breakfast cutoff hours, and holiday schedules so you can plan your visit with ease.
Complete Panera Bread Menu →Panera Bread is celebrated for its freshly baked breads, wholesome soups, and vibrant salads. To make the most of your visit, it’s vital to know exactly when they are open. Below, we break down their standard operating hours, breakfast availability, and holiday schedules.
Standard Operating Panera Hours
Weekdays
- Monday 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Weekends
- Saturday 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Note: Sunday opening times are often slightly later.
Panera Breakfast Hours
When Does Breakfast End?
Panera Bread does not serve their full breakfast menu all day. The transition from breakfast to lunch happens firmly mid-morning.
What remains available? Even after the lunch transition, bakery items (bagels, pastries, cookies, and breads) as well as their signature coffees and beverages are available to order all day long.
Holiday Schedule
Panera is open for most major holidays line New Year’s and Independence Day, though often with adjusted hours. The company firmly believes in giving their team members time off during the most significant family holidays.
- New Year’s Day Open Often opens later (7:00 AM)
- Easter Sunday Open Hours may vary
- Memorial Day Open Regular Hours
- Independence Day (July 4th) Open Often 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Labor Day Open Regular Hours
- Thanksgiving Day Closed
- Christmas Eve Reduced Usually closes early (approx. 6 PM)
- Christmas Day Closed
- New Year’s Eve Reduced May close slightly early