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Business hours in Ljubljana
A comprehensive guide to typical business hours in Ljubljana, Slovenia, detailing standard operations for offices, bank branches, government agencies, retail stores, and dining establishments.
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Typical weekly hours
Typical hours for corporate headquarters, professional services, and private firms in Ljubljana.
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2026 public holidays · Slovenia
01 Jan New Year's Daynovo leto Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
02 Jan New Year's Daynovo leto Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
08 Feb Prešeren DayPrešernov dan Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
05 Apr Easter Sundayvelikonočna nedelja in ponedeljek Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Apr Easter Mondayvelikonočna nedelja in ponedeljek Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
27 Apr Day of Uprising Against Occupationdan upora proti okupatorju Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour Daypraznik dela Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
02 May Labour Daypraznik dela Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
02 May Primož Trubar Daydan Primoža Trubarja Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
24 May Pentecostbinkoštna nedelja Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Jun Statehood Daydan državnosti Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
14 Aug Sovereignty Daydan suverenosti Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
15 Aug Assumption DayMarijino vnebovzetje Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
15 Aug Unification of Prekmurje Slovenes with the Mother Nationzdružitev prekmurskih Slovencev z matičnim narodom Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
15 Sep Integration of Primorska into the Homelandpriključitev Primorske k matični domovini Passed
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
23 Sep Slovenian Sports Daydan slovenskega športa 6 days
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
31 Oct Reformation Daydan reformacije 44 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Nov Day of the Deaddan spomina na mrtve 45 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
23 Nov Rudolf Maister Daydan Rudolfa Maistra 67 days
Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas Daybožič 99 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
26 Dec Independence and Unity Daydan samostojnosti in enotnosti 100 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
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Business-hour guidance
Government Counter Schedules
Public administration offices (Upravna enota Ljubljana) have distinct customer service counter hours (uradne ure). Wednesdays offer extended hours until 18:00, while Thursdays often close physical counters to walk-in visitors.
Sunday Shopping Restrictions
Following legislation enacted in late 2020, regular retail stores and supermarkets in Ljubljana are mandatory-closed on Sundays. Travelers requiring essential goods on Sundays should rely on petrol station kiosks or train station convenience stores.
Financial Services & Banking
Major banks in central Ljubljana operate continuous weekday schedules, but smaller branches may close briefly for lunch around midday. ATM networks (Bankomat) operate 24/7 across the city.
Dining and Hospitality Culture
Restaurants, cafes, and bakeries are unaffected by Sunday retail closure laws. Central Old Town venues serve food and beverages throughout the weekend, often until midnight on Friday and Saturday.