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Standard corporate, IT, and administrative office hours across Bucharest.
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Local time in Bucharest
12:04 PM
Sunday, November 1
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Banks
Operating schedules for street bank branches and financial service centers.
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Public intake desk hours for local councils, tax authorities, and ministries.
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Closed todayRetail
Operating times for high street shops, supermarkets, and major shopping malls.
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Open nowDining
General dining schedules for coffee shops, bistros, and full-service eateries.
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Standard corporate, IT, and administrative office hours across Bucharest. Standard 8-hour workday with a lunch break.
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2:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday, Nov 2
Recommended contact window
2:00 AM - 9:30 AM your time
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM in Bucharest
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Romania
01 Jan New Year's DayAnul Nou Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
02 Jan Day after New Year's DayAnul Nou Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Jan EpiphanyBobotează Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
07 Jan Saint John the BaptistSfântul Ion Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
24 Jan Union Day/Small UnionUnirea Principatelor Române/Mica Unire Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
10 Apr Good FridayVinerea mare Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
12 Apr Easter SundayPaștele Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
13 Apr Easter MondayPaștele Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour DayZiua Muncii Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
31 May PentecostRusaliile Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Jun Children's DayZiua Copilului Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Jun Whit MondayRusaliile Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
15 Aug Dormition of the TheotokosAdormirea Maicii Domnului/Sfânta Maria Mare Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
30 Nov St. Andrew's DaySfântul Andrei 29 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Dec National Day/Great UnionZiua Națională/Marea Unire 30 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas DayCrăciunul 54 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
26 Dec St. Stephen's DayCrăciunul 55 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Public Sector Schedules
Public administration offices and tax agencies (ANAF) close early on Fridays around 14:00, but offer extended public intake hours on Wednesdays until 18:30.
Banking & Weekend Services
Standard street bank branches close on weekends. However, bank branches located inside major shopping malls remain open on Saturdays and Sundays.
Retail & Sunday Shopping
Unlike many European cities, retail stores and major shopping malls in Bucharest operate seven days a week, with large malls open daily until 22:00.
Dining & Nightlife
Restaurants in historic and central districts like Lipscani (Old Town) and Calea Victoriei stay open until midnight or later, especially on weekends.
Public Holiday Operations
Banks, offices, and government agencies close on legal holidays. Supermarkets and major shopping centers generally remain open with standard or slightly reduced schedules.