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Business hours
Business hours in Malaga
A quick planning reference for commercial, public, and dining schedules in Malaga, Andalusia, reflecting regional midday siesta breaks, summer hours, and coastal tourist zone exemptions.
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Commercial offices, corporate facilities, and professional service agencies.
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 12 days
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 70 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 90 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Dec Constitution DayDía de la Constitución 125 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
08 Dec Immaculate ConceptionInmaculada Concepción 127 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas DayNavidad 144 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Midday Break Culture
Independent retail shops and professional services in Malaga often close between 14:00 and 17:00. Large shopping centers and international chain stores remain open continuously.
Late Meal Schedules
Restaurants typically serve lunch from 13:30 to 16:00 and dinner from 20:30 until late night. Kitchens rarely open before 20:00 for evening meals.
Government Appointments
Public administrative counters operate primarily in the morning until 14:00. Prior appointment registration (cita previa) is mandatory for most municipal and national services.
Summer Intensive Hours
During July and August, many public offices and corporate businesses adopt summer hours (jornada intensiva), working continuously from 08:00 to 15:00 without an afternoon shift.
Sunday Shopping Exemptions
General retail is closed on Sundays, but coastal tourist zones like Muelle Uno and specific authorized festive Sundays permit store openings throughout the year.