Offices
Commercial and corporate offices in Shanghai operate Monday through Friday, usually from 09:00 to 18:00, and close on weekends.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Shanghai is open for business
Standard office hours today: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Monday
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Local time in Shanghai
2:02 PM
Monday, August 3
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Banks
Major bank branches open Monday through Friday for full services, with select retail counter services available on weekends.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Open nowGovernment
Municipal agencies operate weekdays, while major public service halls like Exit-Entry bureaus also open on Saturdays.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Open nowRetail
Shopping malls, department stores, and commercial pedestrian streets open seven days a week, typically from 10:00 to 22:00.
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Open nowDining
Traditional restaurants operate lunch and dinner service shifts, while mall-based eateries often serve continuously until late.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Outside hoursSSE market
Shanghai Stock Exchange
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Commercial and corporate offices in Shanghai operate Monday through Friday, usually from 09:00 to 18:00, and close on weekends. Standard corporate office schedule.
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Sun 9:00 PM - Mon 6:00 AM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday, Aug 3
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Sun 9:00 PM - Mon 5:00 AM your time
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Shanghai
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · China
01 Jan New Year's Day元旦 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check SSE market calendar17 Feb Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)春节 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check SSE market calendar01 May Labour Day劳动节 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check SSE market calendar19 Jun Dragon Boat Festival端午节 Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check SSE market calendar25 Sep Mid-Autumn Festival中秋节 53 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Check SSE market calendar01 Oct National Day国庆节 59 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
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Local business guidance
Compensatory Weekend Workdays
Around major official public holidays such as Chinese New Year and National Day Golden Week, China adjusts work schedules by declaring adjacent Saturdays or Sundays as mandatory working days for offices and public institutions.
Saturday Citizen Services
Shanghai Public Security Bureau Exit-Entry Administration and municipal administrative service centers open on Saturdays for passport, visa, and public inquiry counters, whereas Sunday remains closed.
Weekend Personal Banking
Major bank branches in commercial and residential districts keep personal banking counters open on Saturdays and Sundays, while corporate financial transactions are limited strictly to regular weekdays.
Dining Shift Patterns
Traditional street-front restaurants operate dedicated lunch and dinner shifts with mid-afternoon closures, whereas mall-based dining establishments serve continuously from mid-morning through late evening.
Golden Week Holiday Impact
During Spring Festival and October Golden Week, corporate offices and government centers close for extended periods, while major retail malls and dining venues remain busy and operate standard or extended hours.