Business Hours

Bali’s famous temple ceremonies can wreak havoc on business and retail hours. Though most shops in the major tourist areas are open from 10 am till 8 p.m., six days a week (seven in shopping centres and hotels) sometimes a shop is closed for no apparent reason - BUT there is a reason, the shopkeeper has a ceremony to attend. Restaurants start serving from 7 a.m. or so until midnight. Government offices and banks operate from 8 am till 3 p.m., Monday to Thursday, and 8 am till 12 p.m. on Fridays.