Friday July 04, 2008

Expect to encounter business hours with a twist while in Puerto Rico

Come On In

The relaxing atmosphere of Puerto Rico extends to more than just the beaches and trails. Island businesses also tend to adhere to the more laidback attitude.

Although some establishments keep different hours, the following is a list of the standard hours of operation for businesses in Puerto Rico. Be sure to check with your hotel as these hours may change from business to business, or season to season.

Establishment Days Hours
Banks
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Government Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Post Offices Monday-Friday
Saturday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Stores
Monday-Saturday
Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.