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Standard business operations for corporate headquarters, legal practices, and commercial agencies.
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Local time in New Orleans
1:05 AM
Monday, August 3
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Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Brick-and-mortar retail bank lobbies, credit unions, and financial centers.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Outside hoursGovernment
City Hall, parish courts, permitting centers, and administrative public desks.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Outside hoursRetail
Boutiques, shopping centers, and public markets on French Quarter and Magazine Street corridors.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Outside hoursDining
Cafes, bistros, Creole eateries, and neighborhood dining venues across the city.
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Outside hoursLocal convention
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, Aug 3
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Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · USA
01 Jan New Year's Day Passed
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
19 Jan Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Passed
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
16 Feb Presidents DayWashington's Birthday Passed
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 May Memorial Day Passed
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
19 Jun Juneteenth National Independence Day Passed
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Jul Independence Day Passed
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
07 Sep Labour DayLabor Day 35 days
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
12 Oct Columbus Day 70 days
Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
11 Nov Veterans Day 100 days
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
26 Nov Thanksgiving Day 115 days
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas Day 144 days
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Municipal and Government Services
City Hall at 1300 Perdido Street operates Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 17:00. Note that state and parish administrative offices close on legal state and municipal holidays.
French Quarter and Neighborhood Retail
Boutiques along Magazine Street and in the French Market District operate daily from 10:00 to 18:00, with Friday and Saturday hours extending later in tourist areas.
Dining and Culinary Culture
Restaurants typically run continuous service from 11:00 to 22:00 weekdays and until 23:00 on weekends. Sunday brunch starts at 10:00, while nightlife and late-night spots run into early morning hours.
Financial Institutions
Bank lobbies open Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 16:00, with extended Friday afternoon windows until 17:00 and limited Saturday morning service at select financial centers.
Mardi Gras and Festival Schedules
Major cultural events like Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest alter standard city routines, triggering municipal closures, rerouted transit, and extended restaurant operations.