Chicken Licken Trading Hours 2026 | What Time Do They Open & Close?

Standard opening

~9:00 AM

Standard closing

9–10 PM

Select Fly Thru® locations

24hr

Including weekends

7 days

Most Chicken Licken locations open at approximately 9:00 AM and close between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM daily, including weekends. Mall-based locations follow mall trading hours, which can be significantly shorter. Standalone and Fly Thru® branches trade later, and some operate 24 hours. Chicken Licken does not publish a single national schedule. Always confirm at chickenlicken.co.za/find-store, Google Maps, or by calling your nearest branch.

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Chicken Licken 24-hour locations | The most searched hours KW

“Chicken licken 24 hours” (vol 4) is more searched than “what time does chicken licken close.” Late-night cravings are a major driver of Chicken Licken hours searches.

How to find a 24-hour Chicken Licken near you:

1. Search “Chicken Licken near me” on Google Maps → check hours listing → look for “Open 24 hours”
2. Use the official store finder: chickenlicken.co.za/find-store
3. Call the branch after 10 PM — if they answer, they’re still trading
→ Full 24-hour locations guide

Chicken Licken trading hours — what time do they open and close?

Confirmed from real SA Chicken Licken mall listings: chatsworthshopping.co.za · newcastlemall.co.za · southgatemall.co.za. Hours vary by branch — always confirm locally before visiting.

Mon
9am–10pm

Tue
9am–10pm

Wed
9am–10pm

Thu
9am–10pm

Fri
9am–10pm

Sat
9am–10pm

Sun
9am–8/9pm

Chicken Licken — standard opening hours

Chicken Licken standard opening and closing hours by day
Day Standard opening Standard closing Notes
Monday – Thursday ~9:00 AM ~9:00–10:00 PM Standard weekday hours at most locations
Friday ~9:00 AM ~10:00 PM Extended Friday hours at most locations
Saturday ~9:00 AM ~10:00 PM Extended · mall locations vary
Sunday ~9:00 AM ~8:00–9:00 PM Some locations close earlier on Sundays

Confirmed hours — 3 real SA Chicken Licken locations (named primary sources)

Chicken Licken — confirmed hours by location

Chicken Licken confirmed trading hours by location
Location Mon–Thu Fri–Sat Sun / PH Source
Chatsworth Shopping Centre, KZN 9:00am – 8:00pm 9:00am – 10:00pm 9:00am – 8:00pm chatsworthshopping.co.za
Newcastle Mall, KZN 8:30am – 9:00pm 8:30am – 10:00pm 8:30am – 9:00pm newcastlemall.co.za
Southgate Mall, Johannesburg 9:00am – 6:00pm 9:00am – 7:00pm 9:00am – 4:00pm southgatemall.co.za

Important , The Southgate effect: Southgate Mall (JHB) closes at 4:00 PM on Sundays. This shows how dramatically hours vary between locations — a visitor expecting Chicken Licken to be open at 8 PM on a Sunday at Southgate will be disappointed. Mall-based branches follow the mall’s schedule, not a standard Chicken Licken national schedule. Always confirm with your specific branch.

Hours by location type — mall vs standalone vs Fly Thru®

The single most important factor in Chicken Licken trading hours is the location type.

Mall / shopping centre ~9am – 4pm to 10pm

Hours set by the shopping centre, not Chicken Licken. Mall branches close when the mall closes. Sundays and public holidays are typically shortest. Check the mall's website for current hours.

Standalone / street-facing ~9am – 10pm daily

Longest standard hours. Township-area standalone branches often trade until midnight or later. Most likely format for extended evening service without mall restrictions.

Fly Thru® (drive-through) ~9am–10pm · some 24hr

Format most likely to be 24 hours. Fly Thru® on national routes and near petrol stations historically trade the longest hours in SA. Fly Thru® guide →

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Is Chicken Licken open right now?

1: Google Maps "open now"

Search "Chicken Licken near me" — each branch shows real-time open/closed status and today's hours. Filter by "Open now" to see only currently trading branches. Most accurate real-time source.

2: Official store finder

Go to chickenlicken.co.za/find-store → enter your city or postal code → check the hours listed for your nearest branch.

3: Call the branch directly

Number appears on Google Maps and the official store finder. Most reliable for public holidays, late nights, and confirming 24-hour status before a trip.

Chicken Licken public holiday hours

No national public holiday schedule published by Chicken Licken — individual branches set their own hours.

Chicken Licken — public holiday hours

Chicken Licken public holiday trading hours and recommendations
Public holiday Typical adjustment Recommendation
Standard PH (Heritage Day, Freedom Day, etc.) Most locations trade normal or slightly reduced hours Check Google Maps morning of the holiday
Christmas Day (25 Dec) Some close; others trade 10am–6pm reduced hours Call ahead — most variable trading day of the year
Good Friday Many SA fast food chains reduce hours or close entirely Assume reduced hours; confirm by calling
New Year’s Day (1 Jan) Normal or reduced hours; some locations close Check Google Maps for real-time status

Best practice: Search “Chicken Licken [your city]” on Google Maps on the morning of any public holiday — Google shows “Special hours” for public holidays when available. This is more reliable than calling ahead and more up-to-date than any third-party guide including this one.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chicken Licken South Africa

What time does Chicken Licken close?
Most Chicken Licken locations close between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM daily. Mall locations follow mall hours — Southgate Mall (JHB) closes at 6:00 PM on weekdays, 4:00 PM on Sundays. Chatsworth Shopping Centre (KZN) closes at 8:00 PM weekdays, 10:00 PM Fri–Sat. Newcastle Mall (KZN) closes at 9:00 PM on standard days. Always confirm your specific branch closing time via chickenlicken.co.za/find-store or Google Maps.
Most Chicken Licken branches open at approximately 9:00 AM daily. Newcastle Mall (KZN) opens at 8:30 AM. Standalone branches may open earlier. Mall branches open when the mall opens — typically 9:00 AM. Always confirm via the official store finder at chickenlicken.co.za/find-store or Google Maps.
Some Chicken Licken Fly Thru® locations operate 24 hours — particularly standalone branches in township areas, along national routes, and near petrol stations. Not all branches are 24 hours. To find one: search “Chicken Licken near me” on Google Maps and check each branch’s hours listing for “Open 24 hours.” You can also call your nearest branch after 10 PM to confirm.
Most locations trade on public holidays, though hours may be reduced. Christmas Day and Good Friday are the most variable — some locations close entirely, others trade reduced hours. There is no single national public holiday schedule. The most reliable method: search your nearest branch on Google Maps on the morning of the public holiday — Google shows “Special hours” when available.
The fastest way: search “Chicken Licken near me” on Google Maps — each branch shows its real-time open/closed status and current hours. Alternatively, use the official store finder at chickenlicken.co.za/find-store or call the branch directly (number shown on Google Maps). Google Maps is the most accurate real-time source for current Chicken Licken trading hours.