Rita’s (Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard) usually closes for the season around late September , but exact dates and daily closing times depend on the specific location.

Quick Scoop

  • Most Rita’s locations:
    • Open on or around March 1.
* Stay open through the **third Sunday in September** or the end of September.
  • Some locations (especially in malls or warmer states) are open year‑round.
  • Daily closing time is often between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm in peak season , but this can vary by store.

Seasonal schedule (typical)

  • Spring (March to before Memorial Day): roughly 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm, with weekends sometimes to 10:00 pm.
  • Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day): many stores open about 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
  • Early fall (after Labor Day to Oct 31 for those that stay open): about 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Some recent local posts also show individual shops announcing specific “last day of the season” dates on Instagram or Facebook, which can fall any time in late September or October depending on the franchise.

What you should do right now

Because Rita’s hours and closing date for the season vary by location , the most accurate way to know “when does Rita’s close” near you is to:

  1. Use the official Rita’s store locator to find your local shop and check its posted hours.
  1. Check that shop’s social media (Instagram or Facebook) for seasonal closing announcements.
  1. If you need to be sure, call the store and ask what time they close today and what their last day of the season is.

In other words: Rita’s usually wraps up the season in late September, but your local shop might stay open later or even all year—so always double‑check locally before you drive over.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.