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Live business status

Rome is open for business

Standard office hours today: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Thursday

1h 3m remaining in the business day 88%
Local time in Rome 4:56 PM Thursday, September 17 UTC+02:00

Day at a glance

Today's schedule

Regular working day
Offices Corporate offices, professional services, and private business firms across Rome.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Open now
Banks Commercial bank branches, financial institutions, and currency exchange desks.
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM, 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM Outside hours
Government Municipal administrative counters, civil registries, and public services.
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Outside hours
Retail High-street fashion boutiques, shopping centers, and local neighborhood stores.
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM Open now
Dining Traditional trattorias, pizzerias, cafes, and fine dining establishments.
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Outside hours
Schedule ranges represent citywide norms in Rome. Operating hours vary by neighborhood, individual business policy, season, and public holidays.

Local convention

Working week

5 work days
Mon Work
Tue Work
Wed Work
Thu Work
Fri Work
Sat Weekend
Sun Weekend

Corporate offices, professional services, and private business firms across Rome. Standard corporate operating hours with a midday lunch break.

Across time zones

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Rome time 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday, Sep 17
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Plan around closures

2026 public holidays · Italy

Next holiday St. Francis of Assisi's Day Sunday, October 4 · in 17 days
01 Jan New Year's DayCapodanno Passed

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

06 Jan EpiphanyEpifania Passed

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

05 Apr Easter SundayPasqua Passed

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

06 Apr Easter MondayLunedì dell'Angelo Passed

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

25 Apr Liberation DayFesta della Liberazione Passed

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

01 May International Workers DayFesta del Lavoro Passed

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

02 Jun Republic DayFesta della Repubblica Passed

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

15 Aug Assumption DayFerragosto o Assunzione Passed

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

04 Oct St. Francis of Assisi's DaySan Francesco d'Assisi 17 days

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

01 Nov All Saints DayTutti i Santi 45 days

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

08 Dec Immaculate ConceptionImmacolata Concezione 82 days

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

25 Dec Christmas DayNatale 99 days

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

26 Dec St. Stephen's DaySanto Stefano 100 days

Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.

Nationwide holiday dates from Nager.Date. Regional observances and organization-specific closures may differ.

Before you make contact

Local business guidance

Continuous Hours vs. Midday Break

Major international chains and stores in historic central Rome run continuously (orario continuato). Smaller local shops in residential neighborhoods often pause between 13:00 and 15:30.

Roman Dining Rhythm

Restaurants serve lunch strictly between 12:30 and 15:00, reopening for dinner around 19:30 or 20:00. Dining before 20:00 is uncommon for locals.

Government and Municipal Appointments

Public services at Roma Capitale offices require prior online booking (such as Agenda CIE) and conduct most counter interactions during morning hours.

Local Holiday Closures

Rome observes national Italian holidays as well as the local Feast of Saints Peter and Paul on June 29, during which banks, offices, and many commercial services close.

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