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Vinyl lettering featuring business hours.

Business Hours Signs

Tell customers exactly when your doors are open. Business hour signs reduce confusion and keep traffic flowing. They inform visitors when you’re working and when you’re not. Ideal for retail stores, restaurants, salons, gyms, offices, and warehouses.

We print business hour signs in different materials, depending on your specific needs. You can fully customize and print them in different shapes and sizes, from large to small.

What Is Business Hours Signage?

A business hours sign is a display, decal, or sticker that tells customers when you’re open. Establishments such as retail stores, restaurants, gyms, and salons use them most often.

 

You can post these signs at your entrance, on a window, or near your storefront. Pair them with your company logo, a QR code, or phone number to complement the design.

 

Hours-of-operation signage provides a perfect surface for displaying wayfinding arrows and guiding your visitors. You can also leave temporary notes or display holiday and seasonal hours.

 

We print on materials built for indoor or outdoor use, so your sign holds up wherever you place it.
Need to use your storefront to communicate your working hours? Window decals and clings have you covered. Install acrylic signs on the walls to add a premium finish for upscale spaces. Every option uses UV-resistant inks, so your displays stay vibrant for years.

Operating Hours Signs by Type

The right type depends on your signage placement, budget, and how often your operating hours change. Here's a breakdown of the most popular options for posting your schedule.

Sizes and Shapes

We print business hours signage in sizes that range from 6" × 6" to 58" × 1,680". You can choose any option within this size range and showcase your working hours.
 

You can choose different shapes that best match your needs: square or rectangle, rounded corners, oval or circle, and custom-cut. Below, you'll find recommendations on where each works best.

 

TypeOptionsBest For
Size6" × 6"Doors and windows, without crowding the glass
Size12" × 18"Entrances, easy to spot from a few feet away
Size24" × 36"Storefronts on busier streets
SizeUp to 58" × 1,680"Warehouses, building facades, and wide entryways
ShapeSquare or RectangleBusy entrances where people move fast; clean, straightforward look
ShapeRounded CornersSofter, welcoming brands like cafés or restaurants
ShapeOval or CircleSpas and boutiques; brings a softer edge
ShapeCustom CutBolder, personalized designs that trace your logo or brand outline

What to Include on Your Hours of Operation Sign

A store sign can simply state when you're open and closed. It can also do more: catch attention, inform customers, and build trust in your brand. Here are some recommendations if you want your hours sign to be more effective.

  • Use light text on clear decals: If you're using a transparent decal, stick with white or light-colored text; dark letters get lost against glass, especially when it's tinted.
  • Group similar days together: If your hours repeat across the week, list them as a range, like Monday through Friday. Your sign stays shorter, cleaner, and easier to read at a glance.
  • Add your logo and brand colors: Skip the plain text on a blank background. Use our free design tool to add your logo and brand colors at no extra cost, so your hours sign matches the rest of your storefront.
  • Include your contact info: Add a phone number or website so people can still reach you when you're closed.
  • Add a QR code: Link straight to your booking page, menu, or website. It saves customers a search and gets them where they need to go in one scan.
  • Note holiday and seasonal hours: Post any exceptions ahead of time, so customers don't show up to a locked door.

Industries Where Business Hours Signs Work Best

Almost every industry needs an opening hours sign. But in these industries, unclear hours cost you customers and money fast. Here's where these signs matter most.
Store office hours on a PVC sign on an exterior wall.

Retail

Place your sign right on the storefront window, in shoppers' direct line of sight. It's especially useful during sales or holiday weekends, when hours often shift.
Office hours acrylic sign on exterior wall with logo.

Professional Services

Whether you run a law firm or a consultancy, mount your sign where clients see it as they walk up to your office. Clear hours mean fewer no-shows and fewer wasted trips.
Brushed-metal restaurant open hours sign mounted outside, printed with logo.

Restaurants and Cafés

Post your hours near your entrance so guests know exactly when you open and close. This matters most during lunch rushes and late nights, when kitchens close earlier than doors.
Opening hours decal, printed for a beauty salon with a booking QR code.

Salons and Gyms

Display your hours at the front desk, so members can check them before booking their next workout or appointment. It cuts down on missed classes and last-minute rescheduling.
Hours of operation window lettering.

Warehouses and B2B Facilities

Install your sign at the loading dock, not just the front office. Drivers need pickup and delivery windows separate from regular business hours.
Clinic working hours decal showing Monday-Saturday hours and a walk-ins-welcome note.

Healthcare and Wellness Centers

Set up your sign somewhere patients can spot it instantly. When the schedule is posted in plain view, front desk staff spend less time answering the same question.

How to Design and Order Your Sign

Ordering your sign takes just a few steps. Here's how to get it done:

 

  • Pick the right material: We offer multiple options, such as window decals, aluminum signs, and acrylic plaques. Choose the one that best fits your placement and budget.
  • Select the size and shape: Pick from square, oval, rounded, or custom cuts, in any size from a small door sign to a full storefront display.
  • Build your artwork: Our online tool lets you design from scratch, upload your own file, or generate a design with our AI tool.
  • Customize the details: Add any element to your business hours sign, like a logo or a QR code. Adjust the background, colors, and layout however you like.
  • Review your proof: Check your completed design for accuracy before it goes to production.
  • Place your order: Submit your finished artwork and choose a shipping option at checkout.

 

Create your custom sign with our free sign design tool. Start from scratch: choose corresponding elements, like background, colors, and text. If you already have a ready-made design, then upload your logo and modify it to your liking.

We also offer an option to generate your artwork directly with our built-in AI tool. Or choose a business hour sign template and personalize it in minutes.

FAQs

What material should I choose for an outdoor business hours sign?

For outdoor use, aluminum, PVC, and acrylic hold up best. All three are weather-resistant and withstand daily wear and tear.

What material should I choose for an indoor business hours sign?

For indoor use, acrylic, adhesive vinyl, PVC, and foam board are your best options. Pedestal signs and acrylic table signs display your hours right at reception desks and countertops. Table tents and tabletop retractable banners share your hours at tables, host stands, or checkout counters.

Can I add my logo and brand colors?

Definitely. Our sign design tool lets you add your logo, brand colors, and any other element to your artwork, or build a design from scratch. You can also use our AI generator or start from a template made for posting business hours.

Where should I place my sign?

Install your sign at eye level, where customers will naturally notice it. Outdoor signs work best near your main entrance, on a storefront window, or by a parking lot. Indoor signs do well at reception desks, checkout counters, host stands, and lobby entrances.

Do you print double-sided signs?

It depends on the sign type. Aluminum, foam board, black acrylic, and corrugated plastic all support double-sided printing.

When will I receive my sign?

Square Signs offers one- and two-day production options. Shipping time depends on your location and delivery method, and you’ll see the estimated delivery date at checkout.