St. Kitts Hours of Operation | stkitts-guide.info

Business hours on St. Kitts and Nevis follow a Caribbean pace, which means some establishments may be closed when you come calling. It helps to know these basic pointers on hours of operation.

Banks

Bank operating hours can vary from one another, but most follow this basic schedule: They are open 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays. On Saturdays, The Bank of Nevis and the St. Kitts and Nevis National Bank are open from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Post Offices

Post offices on the islands are open consistently from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. until noon Thursdays and Saturdays.

Shops

General business operating hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Almost all shops are closed Sundays, and some close earlier on Thursdays. Most shops on the islands close for lunch at noon and reopen at 1:00 p.m.

Business hours may be a little different from your home country's pace, but readying yourself for abbreviated hours will help ensure you don't miss out on conducting important business or shopping during your stay on St. Kitts and Nevis.

Tipping in St. Kitts

Follow local rules when leaving tips and gratuities in St. Kitts.