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How long do hard-cooked eggs keep in the refrigerator?

1 week.

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Why: Hard-cooked eggs keep about a week in the fridge. Raw eggs in the shell last much longer, 3 to 5 weeks. Do not freeze hard-cooked eggs.

Huh, didn't know that: Raw eggs in the shell last 3 to 5 weeks in the fridge, but should not be frozen in the shell.

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Answer: 1 week. Hard-cooked eggs keep about a week in the fridge. Raw eggs in the shell last much longer, 3 to 5 weeks. Do not freeze hard-cooked eggs.

  1. FoodSafety.gov: Cold Food Storage Charts www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts
    Eggs. Hard-cooked eggs: 1 week (refrigerator), Do not freeze
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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