The following business hours should be considered as a guideline as there are regional variations.

• Government organisations and private businesses are usually open Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 17:30. Some of them may be open on Saturday, but all are closed on Sunday.
• Shopping hours are generally Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. Some shopkeepers may take a siesta.
• Post offices are open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00, and on Saturday morning until about 12:00. The main post offices may have longer hours.
• Banks are usually open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 14:00, and 10:00 to 12:30 on Saturday.
• Restaurants are usually open until 23:00, with nightclubs and discos closing much later.