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Business hours
Business hours in Kolkata
Planning guide for standard business, banking, government, retail, and dining hours in Kolkata, India. Includes local workweek details, Saturday banking rules, and typical operational windows across the city.
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10:00 AM-6:30 PM
Monday
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Typical weekly hours
Offices
10:00 AM-6:30 PMCommercial, technology, and corporate offices in Kolkata business districts.
MonToday
10:00 AM-6:30 PM
Standard corporate office hours; Salt Lake Sector V and New Town tech hubs operate 09:30 to 18:30.
Tue
10:00 AM-6:30 PM
Standard corporate office hours.
Wed
10:00 AM-6:30 PM
Standard corporate office hours.
Thu
10:00 AM-6:30 PM
Standard corporate office hours.
Fri
10:00 AM-6:30 PM
Standard corporate office hours.
Sat
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Traditional commercial firms may run half-day hours; IT and corporate firms are mostly closed.
Sun
Closed
Closed on Sundays.
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · India
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A nationwide public-holiday calendar is not available for this country. Confirm local closure dates with the organization.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Festive Season Hours
During Durga Puja and Kali Puja, corporate and government offices shut down for extended official holidays while retail markets and restaurants operate with late night extended hours.
Alternate Saturday Bank Schedule
Public and private bank branches in Kolkata operate on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of each month, but remain strictly closed on the second and fourth Saturdays.
Traditional Market Breaks
While modern shopping malls operate continuously, traditional markets like Burrabazar and Hatibagan may open around mid-morning and take brief mid-afternoon rests.
Dining Peaks and Reservations
Lunch service peaks between 13:00 and 15:00, and dinner service peaks between 20:00 and 22:30, with popular Park Street establishments requiring advance booking.
Government Office Timing Rules
West Bengal state administrative departments strictly enforce 10:15 to 17:15 attendance, whereas central government offices in Kolkata usually run 10:00 to 18:30.