Hours of Operation

- In season (from May through September), most museums, castles, and other major sights are open daily – except Monday – from about 9 AM to 4 PM.
- Some attractions in smaller, off-the-beaten-track places shut down altogether from November to March.
- Though hours vary, most banks are open weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Private currency exchange offices usually have longer hours, and some are open all night.
- Gas stations on the main roads are open 24 hours a day.
- Most pharmacies are open weekdays from about 9 AM to 6 PM, and are closed weekends.
- For emergencies, some pharmacies maintain weekend hours, though these can change from week to week, see our list of 24 hour pharmacies in Prague.
- Most stores are open weekdays from 9 AM to 6 PM.
- Larger grocery stores open as early as 6 AM, and a few of the hypermarkets in Prague (usually well outside of town along the metro lines) are open 24 hours.
- Department stores often stay open until 7 PM.
- Outside Prague, most stores close for the weekend at noon on Saturday.