Business hours

Common business is done from Monday to Friday, but major shops are usually open on Saturdays 9:00am – 6:00pm and on Sundays 12:00pm – 9:00pm, with exceptions.

La siesta is a Spanish language term which refers to a short nap of 15–30 minutes.

For example, some Western countries prohibit certain businesses from trading on Sundays, this being considered a day of rest in Christianity.

Businesses which serve hot food or alcoholic drinks are also frequently restricted in their trading hours.

Banking and civil services hours are usually Monday to Friday from 8 am to 2 pm,[4] with minor variations but are always closed at weekends.

In the United States, the U.S. Department of Labor has mandated that companies must pay overtime to individuals who work over 40 hours a week.