Instagram captions for holiday hours: ready to copy

It's the least glamorous post and one of the most useful: people screenshot it and stop messaging you to ask. Here's how to build it and six captions to copy.

Updated October 5, 2026

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Example

@northside.coffee

Long weekend

Hours

Mon · 9 am–2 pm
Tue · Closed
Wed · Regular

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@northside.coffee Here's how we're open this long weekend: 🗓️ Monday, 9 am to 2 pm. Tuesday, closed. We're back to regular hours on Wednesday. If it's urgent, message us: we'll reply on Monday.

The short answer

Put the dates and hours in the first lines, day by day if they change, and say when things go back to normal. Post it two or three days ahead, not on the morning of the holiday.

How it's built

The parts of a good caption, in the order people read them.

@northside.coffee

Here's how we're open this long weekend: 🗓️

Monday, 9 am to 2 pm. Tuesday, closed.

We're back to regular hours on Wednesday.

If it's urgent, message us: we'll reply on Monday.

The datesMake it clear which days you mean.
Day by dayOne line per day. No “reduced hours” without the hours.
Back to normalAnswer the next question before it's asked.
The alternativeWhat to do while you're closed.

Captions to copy

Swap in your details and post it.

Coffee shop
Long weekend hours ☕ Saturday and Sunday: 9 am to 8 pm, as usual. Holiday Monday: 10 am to 2 pm. Back to regular hours on Tuesday.
#coffeeshop #holidayhours
159 characters
Veterinary clinic
Our holiday season hours: 🐾 December 24 and 31: 9 am to 1 pm. December 25 and January 1: closed. For emergencies, call the number on our profile.
#vet #holidayhours
167 characters
Hair salon
We're closed this holiday Monday. 💇 If you had a booking, we'll message you to move it. We're open Tuesday, 10 am to 8 pm, as usual. Book from the link in bio.
#hairsalon #holidayhours
187 characters
Restaurant
We're open on the holiday, lunch and dinner. 🍽️ Monday: noon to 3 pm and 8 pm to midnight. Bookings by DM until Sunday night. We're closed Tuesday so the team can rest.
#restaurant #holidayhours #bookings
207 characters
Bakery
Holiday hours 🥖 Long weekend orders close Thursday at 6 pm. Friday and Saturday: 7 am to 1 pm. Sunday and Monday: closed. Pre-order by DM and we'll save you a loaf.
#bakery #holidayhours
189 characters
Clothing store
Holiday season: we're open every day. 🧣 Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm. Sundays, 2 pm to 7 pm. And online, as always, 24/7.
#shoplocal #holidayhours
154 characters

Good to know

Readable from the thumbnail
Big dates and hours on the image: lots of people save the screenshot and never open the post.
Pin it to your profile
Pin the post to the top while the holiday lasts and repeat it in stories the day before.
Change the hours everywhere
Update your Google Business Profile and your WhatsApp auto-reply too: people check there before Instagram.

Frequently asked questions

When should I post holiday hours?

Two or three days ahead, and again in stories the day before. The morning of the holiday is too late for people who already planned their day.

What if I'm open with reduced hours?

List the exact hours for each day. “Reduced hours” without numbers triggers the same question as not posting at all.

Can I schedule the post so it goes out on its own?

Yes. With Feedmakers you create the post with the dates, schedule it for two days ahead and it goes out on Instagram and Facebook by itself. The free plan publishes and schedules up to 20 posts a month.

Can I use these captions as they are?

Yes, they're made to copy. Swap the products, prices and dates for yours, and adjust the tone to how you talk to your audience.

Does Feedmakers write the caption for me?

Yes. Every post you create comes with a hook, caption, call to action and hashtags, in English, Spanish or both, from one line describing what you want to announce.

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