Local operating window
Business hours
Business hours in Beirut
Guide to standard business, banking, government, retail, and dining schedules across Beirut, Lebanon.
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Offices
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Monday
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Offices
8:30 AM-5:00 PMStandard working hours for corporate, technology, and commercial offices.
MonToday
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Tue
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Wed
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Thu
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Fri
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Closed at corporate offices; some traditional commercial firms operate until 13:00.
Sun
Closed
Closed for weekly rest day.
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Lebanon
Holiday calendar unavailable
A nationwide public-holiday calendar is not available for this country. Confirm local closure dates with the organization.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Friday Public Sector Schedule
Government administrations in Beirut operate on a shortened schedule on Fridays, ending public service around 11:15 to allow employees to attend mid-day prayers.
Ramadan and Holiday Variations
During Ramadan, government and business schedules adjust to shorter workdays. Operations also close on major Christian and Islamic national holidays.
Shopping Malls versus High Streets
High-street boutiques in districts like Hamra or Mar Elias typically close on Sundays. In contrast, major shopping malls operate seven days a week from 10:00 to 22:00.
Banking Counter Hours
Over-the-counter banking services close early afternoon between 13:00 and 14:00 on weekdays. ATMs and online banking services run continuously.