Opening hours in Jamaica – generally speaking
You won't be the first or the last visitor to Jamaica to arrive too early to a popular attraction site.
Maybe you forgot to check the opening hours for the establishment and when you arrive, you're met with closed gates and a site that marks "closed".
If you choose to explore Jamaica like a local, avoiding the recommended tour operators as your guides, then it would serve you best to familiarize yourself with the opening hours across the island, generally speaking.
Opening hours in Jamaica are often left up to the owners of the business, but some types of business have become more standardized in recent years.
Banks and government offices
Banks and government offices open at 8.30 am Monday to Friday but can close anywhere from 2.30 pm onwards, particularly on Fridays.
Supermarkets and pharmacies
Supermarkets, hardware stores, pharmacies, and most shops open between 8.30 am and 9.30 am but close anywhere from 5 pm (in smaller towns) to 11 pm (in major towns and cities).
Two of the large pharmacy chains open until between 10 pm and 11 pm respectively (daily) are:
Fontana (Kingston, Mandeville, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay)
Discount Pharmacy (Kingston)
There are a few pharmacies across the island that operate on a 24/7 schedule, so just ask the front desk staff at the villa you're staying for directions.
Many pharmacies offer a variety of (nontraditional) services from printing photographs and taking passport photos to printing, binding, and faxing.
If you are on or think you will need prescription medication while on holiday, you should purchase it before you arrive.
If you need over-the-counter medication while on the island, you will have to see a doctor first and receive a prescription that can be filled at a local pharmacy.
Fast food restaurants
The popular fast food chains in Jamaica are open every day, generally between the hours of 10 am and 11 pm. However, the opening hours may be slightly different on the weekend.
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