RBC branch hours vary by location, with most open Monday to Friday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM and a significant number open Saturdays. Hours are longest at branches inside shopping malls and grocery stores; standalone suburban locations tend to keep shorter hours. The branch locator at rbcroyalbank.com is the definitive source for your specific branch — the tables below reflect typical patterns, not guaranteed hours for every location.
Typical RBC Branch Hours
| Day | Standard Hours | Extended (mall/urban) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed or 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (some) |
Thursday is the most common extended evening for RBC branches that stay open past 5:00 PM.
Hours by Province (Typical)
| Province | Typical Weekday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (many to 6 PM) | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (most) |
| British Columbia | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (most) |
| Alberta | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (most) |
| Quebec | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (most) |
| Manitoba | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (select) |
| Saskatchewan | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (select) |
| Nova Scotia | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (select) |
| New Brunswick | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (select) |
| PEI | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (select) |
| Newfoundland | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (select) |
Statutory Holiday Closures
RBC branches close on all federal statutory holidays. The dates below apply in 2026:
| Holiday | 2026 Date | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | All |
| Family Day | February 16 | AB, BC, MB, NB, ON, SK |
| Good Friday | April 3 | All |
| Easter Monday | April 6 | QC (many branches) |
| Victoria Day | May 18 | All except QC |
| National Indigenous Peoples Day | June 21 | NWT, YK |
| Canada Day | July 1 | All |
| Civic Holiday | August 3 | AB, BC, MB, NB, ON, SK, PEI |
| Labour Day | September 7 | All |
| National Day for Truth & Reconciliation | September 30 | Federal employees + most provinces |
| Thanksgiving | October 12 | All except NL, NB, NS, PEI |
| Remembrance Day | November 11 | All except MB, NS, ON, QC |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | All |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | All |
On provincial holidays not listed above (e.g., Quebec’s St-Jean-Baptiste, Newfoundland’s Discovery Day), closures depend on local branch policy.
How to Find Your RBC Branch Hours
Online: Visit rbcroyalbank.com/locator, enter your city or postal code, and click on your preferred branch — current hours (including holiday hours when applicable) are shown.
RBC Mobile App: Tap the menu icon → Locations → select a branch to see hours.
By Phone: Call RBC at 1-800-769-2511 (24/7) and ask for your local branch hours.
Services Available Without a Branch Visit
RBC’s branch network is the largest in Canada, but most routine banking does not require a visit:
| Service | Available Outside Branch Hours |
|---|---|
| Account balance and history | ✓ (24/7, app/online) |
| Bill payments | ✓ (24/7) |
| Interac e-Transfers | ✓ (24/7) |
| Mobile cheque deposit | ✓ (24/7) |
| ATM cash withdrawal | ✓ (24/7) |
| ATM deposits | ✓ (24/7) |
| Phone banking | ✓ (24/7) |
| Bank draft / certified cheque | ✗ (branch only) |
| Safe deposit box | ✗ (branch only, during hours) |
| Mortgage application | ✗ (branch or by appointment) |
| Financial advisor meeting | ✗ (branch or by phone, business hours) |