With Holy Week approaching, many people are planning special activities, shopping trips and restaurant outings. Below you will find information about store, restaurant and service hours in Puerto Rico so you can plan ahead.
Key Holy Week dates
Palm Sunday: Holy Week opens with the commemoration of Jesus's entry into Jerusalem, an event the Bible describes as one in which Jesus was received by a large crowd.
Good Friday: The crucifixion of Jesus is commemorated. Article 308 of the Political Code of 1902 establishes this day as a holiday in Puerto Rico.
Easter Sunday: In the Christian tradition, this is the day Jesus rose from the dead. It also marks the end of Lent, which begins 40 days before Ash Wednesday.
Good to know: For those who wonder why the dates shift from year to year, it is because they are governed by the start of spring and the lunar calendar.
If you want to get out and about, we did the research for you. Here is a look at which restaurants and businesses you could visit during Holy Week.
We offer a list of options where you can find fish, commonly eaten during this time as an act of penance and preparation for Easter, but the list also includes other alternatives for those who want something different that week.
🛍️ Shopping centers
Plaza Las Américas, San Juan: Open every day except Good Friday
Plaza del Caribe, Ponce: Open every day except Good Friday and Easter Sunday
The Outlets at Montehiedra, San Juan: Open every day except Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Plaza Carolina, Carolina: Open every day except Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Mayagüez Mall, Mayagüez: Open every day except Good Friday
The Outlets 66 Mall, Canóvanas: Open every day except Good Friday
🥑 Supermarkets
Econo, Selectos, Ralphs, Sam's Clubs and Costco locations will remain closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday
🍽️ Restaurants
El Rodaballo Seafood Restaurant, San Juan: Open every day except Good Friday
La Cueva del Mar, Guaynabo and Calle Loíza: Open every day
D'La Isla, San Juan: Open every day except Good Friday
Sinaloa, San Juan and Guaynabo: Open every day except Mondays
Peña Blanca Restaurant, Aguadilla: Open every day
Valmar Cocina Creativa y Coctelería, Cabo Rojo
Mosaico Restaurant, Ponce: Open every day except Good Friday
☕️ Coffee shops
Café Cuatro Sombras, Dorado: Open every day
The Yellow Door, Coffee & Ice Cream Shop, Guaynabo: Open every day except Good Friday
Cafetea, Hatillo: Open every day
Rincón del Viajero Café, Trujillo Alto: Closed Good Friday
Café Comunión, Santurce and Río Piedras
Garage Coffee, Carolina: Open every day except Good Friday
🏦 Banks
Oriental Bank: Open except Good Friday and Easter Sunday
First Bank: Open except Good Friday
Banco Popular: Branches will remain closed Friday through Sunday
🇵🇷 Government agencies
LUMA Energy: Open Monday through Thursday, closed Good Friday.
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