Business hours in the Dominican Republic are normally 08.30-18.00 Monday through Friday, and 08.30 -12.30 on Saturday. About half of the stores still close for the midday siesta.

Banks are generally open Monday through Friday 08.30-17.00, with a few open on Saturday from 08.30-12.00

Due to new laws which came into effect in 2009 - if you venture out your hotel complex, you will find that many a "colmado" or "sports bar" in the local town will stop selling alcohol at midnight (weekdays) and at 0200 (weekends) This new law does not apply to Casinos or some hotels who have "Sports bars" within their premises.