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Local time in Montevideo 3:01 AM Monday, August 3 UTC-03:00

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day

Offices Standard business and administrative offices in Montevideo.

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Outside hours

Banks Public counter services at public and private bank branches.

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Outside hours

Government National ministries and municipal administration offices.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Outside hours

Retail City center shops, boutique stores, and shopping centers.

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Outside hours

Dining Traditional eateries, cafes, parrillas, and dining spots.

12:00 PM - 3:30 PM, 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM Outside hours

Local convention

Working week

5 work days

Mon Work

Tue Work

Wed Work

Thu Work

Fri Work

Sat Weekend

Sun Weekend

Standard business and administrative offices in Montevideo. Standard commercial office hours.

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Montevideo time 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday, Aug 3

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Plan around closures

2026 public holidays · Uruguay

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A nationwide public-holiday calendar is not available for this country. Confirm local closure dates with the organization.

Before you make contact

Local business guidance

Afternoon Banking Hours

Bank branches in Montevideo open to the general public exclusively in the afternoon, typically from 13:00 to 18:00 on weekdays.

Government Appointments

Most government and municipal offices require pre-booked online appointments (agenda previa) for in-person administrative procedures.

Late Dining Culture

Restaurants open for lunch around 12:00 and reopen for dinner at 20:00, with peak evening crowds arriving after 21:00.

Street Shops vs. Malls

Independent shops close early on Saturday afternoons and remain closed on Sundays, whereas major shopping malls operate seven days a week.

Public Holidays & Siesta

National holidays cause complete closures across banks and government offices. Smaller neighborhood shops may observe a short mid-day break.