What Time Does Great America Open & Close?

Great America is usually open on most weekdays, weekends and national holidays. The Amusement park is open from Wednesday to Sunday. Keep in mind that during some special events and national holidays, Great America operating hours may be slightly varied. See the complete details below.

What Time Does Great America Open & Close?

Great America Amusement park opens around 11 a.m. and closes at 7 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Please note that closing times vary by day. There are some days that the park will close at 9 p.m., mostly on Saturday and Sunday. Also, please note that the opening and closing times at Great America park are subject to change on some national holidays and special events.

Is Great America Open on Saturday and Sunday?

Great America park is open on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please note that it will close at 9 p.m. on some weekends. In addition to this, some national holidays and special events that fall within weekends may result to the adjustment or total modification of the aforementioned hours and schedules.

Great America Hours

DaysOpening and Closing Time
MondayClosed – Not Open
TuesdayClosed – Not Open
Wednesday11 AM – 7 PM
Thursday11 AM – 7 PM
Friday11 AM – 7 PM
Saturday11 AM – 7 PM (Varies sometimes)
Sunday11 AM – 7 PM (varies sometimes)

Great America Holiday Hours

Great America will be closed on Christmas Day, Easter Sunday and thanksgiving. The amusement park will open on all other national holidays, as indicated in the table you will find below. Please be aware that on some of these holidays, Great America may have reduced or extended hours.

New Year’s DayWednesdayJan 1Regular Hours
Martin Luther King DayMondayJan 18Regular Hours
Presidents’ DayMondayFeb 15Regular Hours
Good FridayFridayApril 2Regular Hours
EasterSundayApril 4Closed
Memorial DayMondayMay 31Regular Hours
Independence DaySundayJul 4Regular Hours
Labor DaySaturdayMay 1Regular Hours
Columbus DayMondayOct 11Regular Hours
Veterans DayThursdayNov 11Regular Hours
Day Before ThanksgivingWednesdayNov 24Regular Hours
ThanksgivingThursdayNov 25Closed
Black FridayFridayNov 26Regular Hours
Christmas EveFridayDec 24Regular Hours
Christmas DaySaturdayDec 25Closed
Day After ChristmasSundayDec 26Regular Hours
New Year’s EveFridayDec 31Regular Hours