McDonald's Breakfast Hours UK 2026
Wondering what time McDonald’s breakfast starts and ends in the UK? Here’s the latest McDonald’s breakfast hours UK schedule for 2026, including weekday and weekend hours, why times can vary between restaurants, and whether you can get breakfast all day. Looking for what to order? See our McDonald’s Breakfast Menu UK.
6:00am
Breakfast Starts
11:00am
Breakfast Ends
7 Days
Days Served
Not in UK
All-Day Breakfast
Times are for McDonald’s UK 24-hour restaurants. Your local restaurant may start later if it opens later.
McDonald's Breakfast Hours by Day
McDonald’s UK serves breakfast at the same times every day of the week. Here is the standard schedule at 24-hour restaurants:
What Time Does McDonald's Start Serving Breakfast?
At McDonald’s UK restaurants that are open 24 hours, breakfast service starts at 6:00am. Before that, these restaurants serve a limited overnight menu.
Restaurants that are not open 24 hours – for example many high street, shopping centre and retail park locations – start serving breakfast as soon as they open their doors. If your local McDonald’s opens at 7:00am, breakfast starts at 7:00am.
This is confirmed in McDonald’s UK’s own FAQ on breakfast start times.
What Time Does McDonald's Stop Serving Breakfast?
Most McDonald’s restaurants in the UK stop serving breakfast at 11:00am. At that point the kitchen changes over to the main menu, so items like burgers, McCrispy and fries become available, and breakfast favourites such as the Sausage & Egg McMuffin, hash browns and pancakes are no longer served. McDonald’s UK confirms that breakfast is served until 11:00am.
Tip: if you’re heading in close to the cut-off, aim to order before about 10:45am – the changeover can mean some breakfast items sell out just before 11:00am.
Breakfast Hours at Weekends
McDonald’s UK breakfast hours are the same on Saturday and Sunday as on weekdays. There’s no weekend lie-in extension – breakfast still finishes at 11:00am at most restaurants.
Fancy something later in the day? Check the full McDonald’s Menu UK with prices or today’s Wrap of the Day deal.
Does McDonald's Serve Breakfast All Day in the UK?
No. McDonald’s UK does not serve breakfast all day. According to McDonald’s, its kitchens don’t have enough space to cook the breakfast menu and the main menu at the same time, so breakfast is only available in the morning.
If you miss breakfast, you can still order from the main menu all day – and keep an eye on our latest McDonald’s menu updates for any new breakfast items.
Why Do Breakfast Times Vary Between Restaurants?
Most McDonald’s restaurants in the UK are run by independent franchisees. Each franchisee can set its own opening hours and decide when to serve breakfast, based on the location and when customers visit. That’s why a motorway service station, a city-centre drive-thru and a shopping centre McDonald’s can all have slightly different breakfast times. McDonald’s explains why breakfast times vary here.
How to Check Your Local McDonald's Breakfast Hours
- Open the McDonald’s app or the restaurant locator on the official McDonald’s UK website.
- Search for your town or postcode and select your nearest restaurant.
- Check its opening hours – breakfast starts when it opens (or at 6:00am for 24-hour sites) and usually ends at 11:00am.
Want to know what you can order? See our full McDonald’s Breakfast Menu UK, or browse the complete McDonald’s Menu UK with prices. You can also save money on breakfast with offers in the McDonald’s app, or order breakfast to your door with McDonald’s delivery.
FAQs About McDonald's Breakfast Hours
At McDonald's UK 24-hour restaurants, breakfast starts at 6:00am. Restaurants that are not open 24 hours start serving breakfast as soon as they open.
Breakfast is served until 11:00am at most McDonald's UK restaurants. After that, the kitchen switches to the main menu.
No. In most UK restaurants breakfast runs at the same times every day, including Saturday and Sunday.
No. McDonald's UK does not offer all-day breakfast because there isn't enough kitchen space to cook the breakfast and main menus at the same time.
Most McDonald's restaurants are run by franchisees, and each franchisee can decide its own breakfast times, so they can vary by location.
Yes, many restaurants offer breakfast through McDelivery partners such as Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo during breakfast hours. Delivery prices are usually higher than in store.
Breakfast times are based on information published by McDonald’s UK and may vary by restaurant. Always check with your local restaurant or the McDonald’s app. This site is independent and not affiliated with McDonald’s.