Offices
Standard business and commercial office operating hours in Quebec City.
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Outside hoursLive business status
Quebec City is closed
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Local time in Quebec City
2:04 AM
Monday, August 3
UTC-04:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Typical operating schedules for bank branches and credit unions.
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Outside hoursGovernment
Public service centers and administrative service counters.
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Outside hoursRetail
Shopping centers, boutiques, and general commercial stores.
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Outside hoursDining
Cafes, bistros, and full-service dining establishments.
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Outside hoursLocal convention
Working week
Mon
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Tue
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Weekend
Standard business and commercial office operating hours in Quebec City. Closed on weekends
Across time zones
Best time to call Quebec City
Your time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
America/New_York
Quebec City time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, Aug 3
Recommended contact window
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM your time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM in Quebec City
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
Retail and Mall Schedule Patterns
Retail stores and shopping centers in Quebec City traditionally close at 17:30 Monday through Wednesday and 17:00 on weekends, with extended night shopping until 21:00 on Thursday and Friday. A provincial pilot project permits optional weekend evening hours up to 21:00.
Statutory Holidays and Closures
Government offices, banks, and standard retail outlets close on statutory holidays such as Quebec National Holiday (June 24), Canada Day (July 1), Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Essential services, pharmacies, and select tourist zone businesses remain open.
Dining and Seasonal Tourism Patterns
Restaurants and cafes in tourist hubs like Old Quebec (Vieux-Quebec) and Petit-Champlain often operate extended summer and winter festival hours. Reservations are recommended on Thursday through Saturday evenings.
Financial and Administrative Services
Bank branches operate standard weekday daytime hours with extended opening on Thursday and Friday afternoons. Provincial (Services Quebec) and municipal counters operate weekdays only and require appointments for specific procedures.