Offices
Corporate headquarters, private commercial offices, and professional services.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Madrid is open for business
Standard office hours today: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Thursday
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Local time in Madrid
10:53 AM
Thursday, September 17
UTC+02:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Commercial bank branches, credit unions, and central banking facilities.
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Open nowGovernment
Municipal citizen attention offices, regional administration, and public registries.
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Open nowRetail
High street shops, shopping malls, supermarkets, and local boutiques.
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Open nowDining
Traditional restaurants, tapas bars, and cafes.
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM, 8:30 PM - 11:59 PM
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Corporate headquarters, private commercial offices, and professional services. Standard corporate office schedule.
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, Sep 17
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3:00 AM - 11:00 AM your time
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Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Spain
01 Jan New Year's DayAño Nuevo Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Jan EpiphanyDía de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Apr Good FridayViernes Santo Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour DayFiesta del trabajo Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
15 Aug AssumptionAsunción Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
12 Oct National Day of SpainFiesta Nacional de España 25 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Nov All Saints DayDía de todos los Santos 45 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Dec Constitution DayDía de la Constitución 80 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
08 Dec Immaculate ConceptionInmaculada Concepción 82 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas DayNavidad 99 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Siesta and Afternoon Split Schedules
Independent neighborhood shops and traditional family businesses often close for a mid-afternoon break between 14:00 and 17:00, whereas major retail chains and shopping malls operate continuously.
Sunday Shopping Freedom
Under regional commercial laws, retail opening hours in Madrid are liberalized, allowing major shopping centers and central district stores to operate seven days a week.
Late Meal Dynamics
Lunch is typically served between 13:30 and 16:00, while dinner service begins after 20:30 and continues late into the night. Many traditional restaurant kitchens pause between meal shifts.
Summer Schedule Adjustments
During July and August, many public administration offices and corporate firms implement an intensive summer schedule, operating continuously from early morning until around 15:00.