Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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HOURS AND HOLIDAYS
Offices generally open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm. Government offices are open week-
days 9am to 5pm with a one- or two-hour lunch break. Banks may stay open until 6pm or
7pm; some currency exchange desks are open around the clock, and ATMs are found every-
where.
Most large malls and department stores are generally open from 10am to 10pm, seven
days a week. Smaller shops may have shorter hours. Keep in mind that most businesses are
closed during Chinese New Year and other national holidays.
The list of holidays is as follows (*
denotes holidays determined by the lunar calendar
):
New Year's Day:
1 Jan
Spring Festival:
Jan/Feb*
