Hours of Operation

– In season (from May through September), most museums, castles, and other major sights are open daily, except Monday, from 9 AM to 4 PM.
– Some attractions in smaller, off-the-beaten-track places shut down from November to March.
– Though hours vary, most banks are open on weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 11 AM.
– 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 on weekdays from about 9 AM to 6 PM and are closed on weekends. Pharmacies in shopping malls are open on weekends, too.
– 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 on weekdays from 9 AM to 6 PM.
– Larger grocery stores open as early as 6 AM and open on weekends, too. 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.