Local operating window
Business hours
Business hours in Washington DC
Washington DC operates on a standard Monday through Friday schedule for offices, banks, and government agencies, while retail centers and restaurants remain active through the weekend.
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Offices
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Monday
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Offices
9:00 AM-5:00 PMCommercial corporate offices, administrative spaces, and professional services across the District.
MonToday
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Fri
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Closed on weekends
Sun
Closed
Closed on weekends
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · USA
01 Jan New Year's Day Passed
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
19 Jan Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Passed
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
16 Feb Presidents DayWashington's Birthday Passed
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 May Memorial Day Passed
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
19 Jun Juneteenth National Independence Day Passed
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Jul Independence Day Passed
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
07 Sep Labour DayLabor Day 35 days
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
12 Oct Columbus Day 70 days
Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
11 Nov Veterans Day 100 days
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
26 Nov Thanksgiving Day 115 days
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas Day 144 days
Public, Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Government and Federal Agencies
District and federal government buildings generally open Monday through Friday from 08:30 to 17:00, with security screening required for public visitors.
Banking and Financial Services
Main financial branches open weekdays between 09:00 and 17:00, with select locations offering limited Saturday morning hours until 13:00.
Federal and District Holidays
Government offices, banks, and corporate facilities close on federal holidays like Emancipation Day and Independence Day, while dining and tourism venues stay active.
Dining and Evening Outings
Downtown and Georgetown restaurants open for lunch and dinner, often extending weekend evening hours until 23:00 or later.