Cook Out Holiday 2026: Eggnog & Peppermint Chip Shakes, Holiday Hours (Tracker)

Quick Answer: Here is everything confirmed so far about Cook Out holiday hours 2026 — plus the two December shakes. Cook Out’s holiday season brings back two December-only shakes — Fresh Eggnog and Peppermint Chip — based on the chain’s established seasonal rotation. Cook Out has not published 2026 holiday hours yet; most locations run late-night schedules, but individual stores can adjust hours on holidays. This tracker updates as official details are confirmed.

This is a living tracker, not an announcement. The shake returns below follow Cook Out’s long-running seasonal pattern; holiday hours for 2026 are not yet confirmed by the chain. Bookmark this page — we update it the moment confirmed holiday details land.

Scope note: This page tracks the holiday season — shake returns and holiday hours as they’re confirmed. For the fall seasonal that’s on menus right now, see our Pumpkin Pie Shake coverage.

The December Shakes

Cook Out closes out its seasonal shake calendar with two December-only flavors:

• Fresh Eggnog Shake — the holiday headliner, sold in December, while supplies last
• Peppermint Chip Shake — the second December limited-timer

Both sit in the usual reported shake range of $2.79–$3.99 (prices vary by location). Cook Out does not publish calories for its seasonal shakes. The full year-round lineup of 40+ flavors is on our milkshakes page.

Holiday Hours: What We Know and Don’t Know

Not yet confirmed for 2026. Cook Out has not published Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day hours for 2026. What we can say from the chain’s normal operation:

• Most Cook Out locations run late — typically until 3 a.m., and 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays
• Individual locations do adjust hours on major holidays, and the adjustment varies by store

The safest move on any holiday: check your store’s listing or call ahead before a late-night run. Our hours guide covers the regular schedule in detail. We’ll post confirmed Cook Out holiday hours 2026 here as soon as locations publish them.

How to Check Cook Out Holiday Hours 2026 at Your Store

Since Cook Out has not published 2026 holiday hours and individual locations adjust them store by store, the reliable check is your own store: look up its listing on our store locator, check the store’s Google listing, or call ahead before a late-night holiday run. Our hours guide covers the regular late-night schedule, and this tracker will carry the confirmed 2026 holiday hours the moment they appear.

What We’re Watching For

• Official start date for the Eggnog and Peppermint Chip shakes (usually early December)
• Confirmed Thanksgiving hours (Thursday, November 26, 2026)
• Confirmed Cook Out holiday hours 2026 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
• Any holiday-season deals at participating locations — see our deals page year-round

FAQs

When do Cook Out’s Eggnog and Peppermint Chip shakes come out?

They are December seasonals, based on Cook Out’s established rotation. The exact 2026 start date hasn’t been announced; both flavors are limited-time and sell while supplies last.

Is Cook Out open on Thanksgiving 2026?

Not confirmed yet — Cook Out holiday hours 2026 for Thanksgiving have not been published by the chain, and individual locations vary. Check your local store before going — we’ll update this tracker when confirmed hours appear.

What are the Cook Out holiday hours 2026 for Christmas Day?

Also not confirmed. Hours vary by location on major holidays; calling your store is the reliable check until locations publish their holiday schedules.

How much are the holiday shakes?

Reported in the standard $2.79–$3.99 shake range. Prices vary by location, and Cook Out does not publish seasonal-shake calories.

What seasonal shake is available right now?

The Pumpkin Pie Shake — Cook Out’s fall seasonal, on menus around October for a limited time.

Sources: Seasonal shake rotation and reported pricing from menu trackers checked October 2026 (thecookoutmenus.us Cook Out milkshake and ice cream guides). Holiday hours for 2026 had not been published by Cook Out as of the last verification date on this post.

Last verified: October 22, 2026. USCookoutMenu.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with Cook Out.