Local operating window
Business hours
Business hours in San Jose
Planning a visit or business in San Jose, Costa Rica? Discover standard operating hours for corporate offices, state banks, government agencies, retail shops, and local sodas across the capital.
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8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Monday
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Typical weekly hours
Offices
8:00 AM-5:00 PMCorporate offices, legal firms, administrative centers, and commercial businesses.
MonToday
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard administrative and corporate workweek hours
Tue
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard administrative and corporate workweek hours
Wed
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard administrative and corporate workweek hours
Thu
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard administrative and corporate workweek hours
Fri
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard administrative and corporate workweek hours
Sat
Closed
Closed on weekends
Sun
Closed
Closed on weekends
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Costa Rica
01 Jan New Year's DayAño Nuevo Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
02 Apr Maundy ThursdayJueves Santo Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Apr Good FridayViernes Santo Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
11 Apr Juan Santamaría DayDía de Juan Santamaría Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour DayDía Internacional del Trabajo Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Jul Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa RicaAnexión del Partido de Nicoya a Costa Rica Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
02 Aug Feast of Our Lady of the AngelsFiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
15 Aug Mother's DayDía de la Madre 12 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
15 Sep Independence DayDía de la Independencia 43 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Dec Army Abolition DayDía de la Abolición del Ejército 120 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas DayNavidad 144 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Banking & Foreign Exchange
Public state banks like Banco Nacional and BCR open between 08:30 and 16:30 weekdays. You must present an original physical passport for teller services or currency exchange. ATMs are widely available across San Jose.
Public Sector Operations
Government offices run single-shift weekdays without midday breaks. Prior appointment booking or online ticketing is standard for services like immigration, civil registration, and foreign ministry affairs.
Dining & Local Sodas
Small family-run restaurants known as sodas serve affordable, traditional meals from morning through evening. Upscale culinary districts like Barrio Escalante feature restaurants that open primarily for evening dining.
Shopping District Differences
Downtown commercial streets like Avenida Central operate continuously until 18:30 or 19:00 Monday to Saturday. Shopping centers in surrounding suburbs like Escazu and Moravia remain open until 21:00 seven days a week.