Offices
Standard operating hours for corporate headquarters, technology firms, and professional service providers.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Outside hoursLive business status
Montreal is closed
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Local time in Montreal
2:04 AM
Monday, August 3
UTC-04:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Branch operating hours for financial institutions and credit unions across the metropolitan area.
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Outside hoursGovernment
Public administrative counters for municipal, provincial, and federal government services.
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Outside hoursRetail
Commercial establishments, shopping centers, independent boutiques, and department stores.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Outside hoursDining
Eateries, neighborhood bistros, fine dining establishments, and local cafes.
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Outside hoursLocal convention
Working week
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Weekend
Standard operating hours for corporate headquarters, technology firms, and professional service providers. Some offices close earlier at 16:00 on Fridays
Across time zones
Best time to call Montreal
Your time
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
America/New_York
Montreal time
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, Aug 3
Recommended contact window
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM your time
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Montreal
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Canada
01 Jan New Year's Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Apr Good Friday Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
18 May Victoria Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Jul Canada Day Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
07 Sep Labour Day 35 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
30 Sep National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 58 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
12 Oct Thanksgiving 70 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas Day 144 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Quebec Retail Regulations
Quebec law historically mandated early closing at 17:00 on weekends for non-food retail. A provincial pilot project permits store openings until 21:00 seven days a week, though many independent shops continue closing around 17:00 or 18:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Statutory Holidays in Quebec
Business hours change significantly on statutory holidays such as Fete Nationale / Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24) and Canada Day (July 1). Retail stores, government counters, and banks remain closed or operate on restricted schedules.
Dining Schedules & Reservations
Montreal restaurants typically serve lunch from 11:30 to 14:30 and dinner starting around 17:30. Reservations are strongly recommended for Friday and Saturday dinners, as well as weekend brunches.
Bilingual Public Services
Municipal (Ville de Montreal), provincial (Services Quebec), and federal (Service Canada) offices operate Monday through Friday. Appointments are frequently required for specialized services like passport or registration counters.