bankers' hours

American

plural noun

a short working day, especially one that extends from 9 or 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the hours during which banks were traditionally open to the public.

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One was from a rescue that was an hour away and observed bankers' hours on weekdays, making it impossible for us to visit.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024

Following the tally, Political Aide Lyn Nofziger took the opportunity to counter charges that Reagan keeps bankers' hours: "Not bad for a lazy President."

From Time Magazine Archive

Another Sears attraction may be that its financial centers will not be keeping bankers' hours.

From Time Magazine Archive

They keep the most bankerish of bankers' hours, charge high rates for their services, and send their customers statements only once every three months.

From Time Magazine Archive

Some insurance agents live like millionaires and keep bankers' hours.

From Appearances Being Notes of Travel by Dickinson, G. Lowes (Goldsworthy Lowes)

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