Costa Coffee Opening & Closing Hours 2026
Turning up at a closed coffee shop ruins a busy morning. Costa Coffee opening hours change by store and by day. Holidays and airports and drive thrus follow completely different timetables. Many websites show old times that no longer match real stores. A wasted trip costs you time and fuel and patience.
This guide lists opening times for Costa in simple daily tables. You will find weekday and weekend hours along with every major holiday. Separate sections cover drive thrus and shopping centres and travel locations. Use the locations page to find your nearest branch quickly. Always confirm exact times with the official store finder before travelling.
Costa Coffee Opening and Closing Hours UK 2026
Costa Coffee opening and closing hours UK 2026 follow a steady pattern. Most high street stores open at about 7am on weekdays. Costa closing times usually fall between 6pm and 8pm each day. Sundays are shorter with later starts and noticeably earlier finishes. The table below shows typical times for a standard store.
| Day | Opening Time | Closing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7am | 7pm |
| Tuesday | 7am | 7pm |
| Wednesday | 7am | 7pm |
| Thursday | 7am | 7pm |
| Friday | 7am | 7pm |
| Saturday | 7am | 7pm |
| Sunday | 8am | 5pm |
What Time Does Costa Coffee Open and Close?
What time does Costa Coffee open and close on a normal day? Weekday starts range from 6:30am to 8am depending on the store. Costa Coffee opening times on Saturdays look similar with slightly earlier finishes. Sunday trading is shorter at almost every branch in the country. Browse the breakfast menu if you plan an early visit.
| Day Type | Opening Range | Closing Range |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 6:30am to 8am | 6pm to 8pm |
| Saturday | 7am to 8am | 6pm to 8pm |
| Sunday | 8am to 10am | 4pm to 5pm |
Costa Coffee Drive Thru Opening Hours
Costa Coffee drive thru opening hours are longer than standard store times. Most lanes start serving around 6am so the drinks menu is ready early. Many weekday lanes keep serving until 10pm for commuters and workers. Weekend starts are slightly later and Sunday finishes are usually earlier. Check your chosen lane first because retail park timetables can differ.
| Day | Opening Time | Closing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 6am to 7am | 10pm |
| Saturday | 7am to 8am | 10pm |
| Sunday | 8am to 9am | 8pm |
Costa Coffee Bank Holiday Opening Hours
Costa Coffee bank holiday opening hours are usually shorter than normal. Most stores stay open but often follow a Sunday style timetable. Typical starts fall between 8am and 10am with finishes around 5pm or 6pm. Shopping centres may close earlier or open later than street stores. Check your branch first then browse the menu before leaving.
| Bank Holiday | Usual Date | Typical Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Early May Bank Holiday | First Monday in May | Opens 8am to 10am and closes 5pm to 6pm |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Last Monday in May | Opens 8am to 10am and closes 5pm to 6pm |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Last Monday in August | Opens 8am to 10am and closes 5pm to 6pm |
Costa Coffee Christmas Opening Hours
Costa Coffee Christmas opening hours usually include a full closure on 25 December. Christmas Eve often runs from 9am until about 5pm or 6pm. Boxing Day usually brings reduced hours with a later start. New Year’s Eve closes early and New Year’s Day is normally closed. Travel locations may trade differently so confirm before you set off.
| Day | Date | Typical Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | Thursday 24 December | 9am until 5pm or 6pm |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December | Closed |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December | Reduced hours |
| Substitute Bank Holiday | Monday 28 December | Reduced hours |
| New Year’s Eve | Thursday 31 December | Closes around 6pm |
| New Year’s Day | Friday 1 January | Usually closed |
Costa Coffee Easter Opening Hours
Costa Coffee Easter opening hours differ most on Easter Sunday. Good Friday and Easter Monday usually follow reduced bank holiday timetables. Many shopping centre stores close entirely on Easter Sunday itself. Some street and motorway stores stay open with shorter hours. The table shows expected Easter 2027 times for a typical store.
| Day | Date | Typical Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | 26 March 2027 | 8am to 6pm |
| Easter Saturday | 27 March 2027 | Normal Saturday hours |
| Easter Sunday | 28 March 2027 | Closed or reduced hours |
| Easter Monday | 29 March 2027 | 8:30am to 5pm |
Costa Coffee 24 Hour Locations
Costa Coffee 24 hour locations are still rare across the UK. Costa began trialling round the clock drive thrus in late 2024. Leicester and Broadstairs and Boston now serve customers through the night. Some sites only run the drive thru lane through the night. Confirm any site before travelling because new locations keep launching.
| Location | Service Hours |
|---|---|
| Leicester Meridian East Drive Thru | 24 hours |
| East Kent Retail Park Broadstairs | Drive thru 24 hours and store 6am to 8pm |
| Llantrisant Green Meadow Wales | Drive thru 24 hours |
| Pilgrim Way Boston Drive Thru | 24 hours |
Costa Coffee Shopping Centre Opening Hours
Costa Coffee shopping centre opening hours follow the centre timetable. Weekday trading often starts near 8:30am and ends between 6pm and 9pm. Saturdays tend to finish between 5pm and 7pm in most centres. Sunday trading is shorter and finishes around 4pm or 5pm. Always check the centre website because late night shopping events change times.
| Day | Opening Range | Closing Range |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8am to 9am | 6pm to 9pm |
| Saturday | 8am to 9am | 5pm to 7pm |
| Sunday | 9am to 11am | 4pm to 5pm |
Costa Coffee Airport and Train Station Opening Hours
Costa Coffee airport and train station opening hours often start very early. Many airport branches open between 4am and 5am for early flights. Some terminal units appear online as open all day and night. Train station branches may follow the timetable of the first and last trains. Check terminal listings before travelling because hours change with flight schedules.
| Location | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Gatwick Airport unit | 4am to 8pm |
| Gatwick North Terminal Arrivals | Midnight to 11:30pm |
| Heathrow Terminal 4 | Often listed as 24 hours |
| Train station branch | Varies by station |
How to Check Costa Coffee Opening Hours Near Me
Checking Costa Coffee opening hours near me takes less than one minute. Open the official store finder and enter your town or postcode. Select your branch to see today’s hours and holiday changes. You can also browse our Costa Coffee locations page for nearby stores. Phone the store directly if online times look unclear or outdated.
Store Hours by City
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers on opening times, drive-thru lanes, and holiday trading.
What time does Costa open?
Most Costa stores open between 6:30am and 8am on weekdays. Weekend starts are often 7am or 8am and Sundays begin later. Drive thru lanes and travel locations can open much earlier than high street stores.
What time does Costa close?
Most Costa stores close between 6pm and 8pm on weekdays and Saturdays. Sunday closing is usually earlier at around 4pm or 5pm. Many drive thru lanes stay open until about 10pm on most weekday evenings.
Is Costa Coffee open every day?
Most Costa stores open seven days a week with shorter Sunday hours. Christmas Day is the main closure and some centres close on Easter Sunday. Check your local branch before travelling because exceptions do exist.
Is Costa Coffee open on public holidays?
Most Costa stores open on bank holidays with reduced hours. Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are usually closed to all customers. Confirm Easter Sunday and any other holiday times with your local branch first.
Are Costa Coffee opening hours different by location?
Yes, hours change by store type and local trading conditions. Drive thrus and airports and shopping centres each follow their own timetables. Use the official store finder or the Costa app for exact current times.
How can I find Costa Coffee stores open now?
Search your postcode in the official Costa store finder to see live opening times. The Costa app and Google Maps also show open branches. Browse our locations page to compare nearby options and travel time.
Conclusion
Costa Coffee opening times depend on location and day and season. Most stores open around 7am and close between 6pm and 8pm. Holidays and drive thrus and travel sites follow different patterns. Use the tables here for planning but trust the official source. Visit the official Costa Coffee website now to check your store hours.