Bank Working Days and Opening Hours in Bolivia

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Working days and opening hours for banks in Bolivia
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Last Updated on February 14, 2025

In Bolivia, bank operating hours are very similar to those of businesses and companies in other countries. They are generally open on weekdays but mostly closed on weekends and always closed on holidays.

During weekdays, all major banks in Bolivia open their offices from 8:30 a.m. to between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., and they remain open during lunch hours. On Saturdays, all major banks open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No bank in Bolivia offers 24/7 in-person service. All banks close their doors on holidays. All ATMs operate 24/7.

We are Bolivian citizens and real estate experts. Here, we’ll provide all the details about the schedules of Bolivia’s most important banks, including opening hours, working days, and holidays. You’ll get a general schedule as well as schedules for individual banks. Additionally, you’ll find information about ATM availability.

A) Bank Working Days in Bolivia

Major banks in Bolivia typically operate on weekdays, from Monday to Saturday:

  • From Monday to Friday, Bolivia’s major banks serve clients throughout the day, both in the morning and afternoon, *but they do not operate in the evening*.
  • On Saturdays, banks open their offices and operate normally *only in the morning*.
  • On Sundays, no banks are open anywhere in the country.

This schedule is typical for the most important banks currently operating in Bolivia; they all have very similar hours.

In Bolivia, *there are no 24/7 bank branches*. You won’t find any banks with this type of schedule in our country.

B) Bank Opening Hours in Bolivia

Almost all banks in Bolivia open their offices and begin operations at 8:30 a.m., remaining open until between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Typically, in the afternoon:

  • The main offices and headquarters of these banks remain open until 5:00 p.m.
  • Smaller branch offices *close one or two hours earlier*, usually at 3:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.

Also, bank offices generally remain open between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., avoiding closures during lunch hours.

During the pandemic, banks adjusted their schedules, serving clients only until 2:30 p.m., but this was in 2021. *Now, in 2022, schedules have returned to normal*.

On Saturdays, most banks open at 9:00 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. On Sundays, 99% of bank branches are closed for the entire day.

Bank Schedules and Holidays

Regarding holidays, almost all banks remain closed, with both main offices and branch offices closed on these days. It’s extremely rare to see a bank in Bolivia open on a holiday.

WeekdaysSaturdaySundayHolidays
MorningAll major banks open (from 8:30 a.m.)All major banks open (from 9:00 a.m.)No banks openNo banks open, with very few exceptions (banks in Bolivia typically do not serve clients on holidays).
AfternoonAll major banks open (until 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)All major banks open (until 1:00 p.m.)No banks open
EveningNo banks openNo banks openNo banks open
24/7 AvailabilityNot offered by any bank
ATMsAvailable 24/7
Banks’ operating days and opening hours in Bolivia.

Operating Days and Opening Hours by Bank

Although we’ve emphasized that there’s minimal variation in schedules among different banks in Bolivia, you can find the opening hours and operating days for each major bank available in our country at the following links:

  • Union Bank schedule (not translated, download PDF for each city).
  • BNB Bank schedule (not translated, find the office on the map).
  • Banco de Crédito schedule (translated, they mostly close at 4:00 p.m.).
  • Mercantil Bank schedule (not translated, find the office in the list).
  • Bisa Bank schedule (not translated, find the office on the map and list).
  • Ganadero Bank schedule (not translated, find the office on the map or download the PDF from the “oficinas” button).
  • Economico Bank schedule (not translated, find the office in the list).
  • BancoSol Bank schedule (not translated, find the office on the map).
  • Fassil Bank schedule (not translated, find the office in the list).
  • Fortaleza Bank schedule (translated).

How to Find All Branches Available for Major Banks in Bolivia?

You can find the branches and ATMs that major banks have available throughout Bolivia using the same links provided in the section above.

Additionally, you can download the respective *apps from all major banks* in Bolivia from the Play Store or App Store. Within these applications, you’ll almost always be able to locate any branch or ATM available for that bank, along with updated operating hours and schedules.

Opening Hours for ATMs in Bolivia

ATMs in Bolivia operate similarly to those in other countries. They are fully available 24/7. However, it’s worth noting that you can find two types of ATMs in the country:

  • ATMs that allow you to only withdraw money (these are widely available everywhere).
  • ATMs that allow you to both withdraw *and deposit money* (these are only available in downtown areas of Bolivia’s principal cities).

Conclusions:

In this article about the opening hours and schedules of banks in Bolivia, you’ve learned that major banks in the country typically open at 8:30 a.m. Most do not close during lunchtime and remain open until 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

You’ve also seen that on weekends, they only open their branches from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in almost all cases. You also now know that nearly all banks will be closed on any existing holiday in Bolivia.

Additionally, you’ve been provided with a list of schedules for operating days, opening hours, and locations of main branches and ATMs for the country’s most important banks. You’ve also learned that ATMs operate similarly to those overseas and that some located in downtown areas also allow you to deposit money.

We hope this information has been helpful. If you’d like to learn every detail about the most important banks available in Bolivia, you can visit our dedicated guide here: All Banks in Bolivia: A Complete Guide.

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