Offices
Standard administrative and commercial office hours across central business districts.
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Open nowLive business status
The Hague is open for business
Standard office hours today: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM · Thursday
6h 5m remaining in the business day
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Local time in The Hague
10:54 AM
Thursday, September 17
UTC+02:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Commercial bank branches and financial service points, mostly requiring prior appointments.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Open nowGovernment
City hall and district public service desks handling civil affairs and official procedures.
8:45 AM - 8:00 PM
Open nowRetail
High-street retail stores, department stores, and shopping arcades in the city center.
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Open nowDining
Local eateries, cafes, bistros, and international dining establishments.
11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Outside hoursLocal convention
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Standard administrative and commercial office hours across central business districts. Standard corporate office schedule.
Across time zones
Best time to call The Hague
Your time
2:30 AM - 11:00 AM
America/New_York
The Hague time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, Sep 17
Recommended contact window
2:30 AM - 11:00 AM your time
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM in The Hague
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Netherlands
01 Jan New Year's DayNieuwjaarsdag Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Apr Good FridayGoede Vrijdag Passed
School, Authorities, Observance. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
05 Apr Easter SundayEerste Paasdag Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Apr Easter MondayTweede Paasdag Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
27 Apr King's DayKoningsdag Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
05 May Liberation DayBevrijdingsdag Passed
School, Authorities. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
14 May Ascension DayHemelvaartsdag Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
24 May PentecostEerste Pinksterdag Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 May Whit MondayTweede Pinksterdag Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas DayEerste Kerstdag 99 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
26 Dec St. Stephen's DayTweede Kerstdag 100 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Before you make contact
Local business guidance
Municipal Desk Appointments
Gemeente Den Haag requires advance appointments for civil registry, passport, and driving license counter services.
Thursday Koopavond & Sunday Retail
City center retail shops open at 12:00 on Mondays and Sundays, while staying open late until 21:00 on Thursdays for shopping night.
Digital Banking Transition
Physical bank branches have reduced hours and predominantly handle high-value or advisory appointments online or by phone.
Dining Schedules & Kitchen Times
Restaurants serve lunch from 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner between 17:30 and 21:30. Kitchens often close earlier than total venue hours.