Offices
Corporate headquarters, professional service firms, and private administrative offices.
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Outside hoursLive business status
Bordeaux is closed
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Local time in Bordeaux
8:02 AM
Monday, August 3
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Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Commercial bank branches, credit unions, and financial advisory centers.
8:30 AM - 12:15 PM, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Outside hoursGovernment
Municipal halls, prefecture services, civil registry, and public administration.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Outside hoursRetail
High-street boutiques, shopping malls, department stores, and local markets.
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Outside hoursDining
Traditional bistros, wine bars, brasseries, and fine dining establishments.
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Outside hoursLocal convention
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Corporate headquarters, professional service firms, and private administrative offices. Standard corporate hours; typical 1-hour lunch break around 12:30.
Across time zones
Best time to call Bordeaux
Your time
2:30 AM - 12:00 PM
America/New_York
Bordeaux time
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday, Aug 3
Recommended contact window
3:00 AM - 11:00 AM your time
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Bordeaux
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · France
01 Jan New Year's DayJour de l'an Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Apr Easter MondayLundi de Pâques Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour DayFête du Travail Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
08 May Victory in Europe DayVictoire 1945 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
14 May Ascension DayAscension Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 May Whit MondayLundi de Pentecôte Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
14 Jul Bastille DayFête nationale Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
15 Aug Assumption DayAssomption 12 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Nov All Saints' DayToussaint 90 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
11 Nov Armistice DayArmistice 1918 100 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas DayNoël 144 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Strict Dining Service Windows
Most Bordeaux kitchens operate strictly between 12:00–14:30 for lunch and 19:00–22:30 for dinner. Outside these times, only continuous-service brasseries and cafes serve hot meals.
Sunday Shopping & Market Culture
While standard French retail closes on Sunday, Bordeaux designates central tourist areas like Rue Sainte-Catherine and Chartrons for Sunday trading, alongside morning markets like Marche des Quais.
Bank Schedule Variations
Retail bank branches in Bordeaux alternate between Monday-Friday and Tuesday-Saturday schedules, typically closing for lunch between 12:15 and 13:30.
Summer & August Slowdown
In late July and August, many independent shops, small family bistros, and service providers close for annual summer holidays (conges payes).
Municipal Appointments
Services at Hotel de Ville (Palais Rohan) and neighborhood mairies require prior online appointments for identity procedures and administrative documents.