Business Hours Schema Builder
A business hours schema builder generates valid Schema.org openingHoursSpecification JSON-LD structured data. It defines operating schedules, split shifts, 24/7 availability, and holiday closures to help Google Maps and search snippets accurately display real-time open/closed statuses.
Business & Weekly Schedule Setup
Configure standard weekly hours and optional holiday exceptions.
Weekly Operational Days
Embeddable JSON-LD Output
What is a Business hours schema builder and when should you use it?
The Business Hours Schema Builder is a technical structured data utility engineered to generate Schema.org `openingHoursSpecification` JSON-LD code for local business websites, professional clinics, restaurants, and emergency contractors. Accurately communicating operating schedules to search engines is essential for both local search visibility and user conversion. Google Search and Google Maps actively display real-time status indicators (such as "Open Now", "Closes Soon", or "Closed") directly in local map packs, search snippet cards, and knowledge panels. When a local website omits or misconfigures operating hours structured data, search algorithms must rely on secondary scraped data, often displaying inaccurate closed statuses that cause potential customers to call competitors instead. While basic Schema.org properties like `openingHours` support simple day abbreviations, modern local SEO best practices require `OpeningHoursSpecification` entities. This advanced model supports complex operational realities: split shifts (common in medical offices and fine dining restaurants taking mid-day breaks), 24-hour continuous emergency availability, and temporary holiday or seasonal closures using `validFrom` and `validThrough` date ranges. This builder allows business owners and technical SEOs to configure standard schedules, add split shifts, declare holiday closures, and immediately generate syntax-validated JSON-LD markup ready for site injection. To strengthen your complete local search foundation, audit business NAP accuracy with the NAP Consistency Checker, format multi-directory profiles using the Local Business Citation Formatter, evaluate local ranking readiness with the Local SEO Audit Checklist, ensure profile compliance via the Google Business Profile Description Checker, build localized query targets with the Local Keyword Generator, and architect multi-location landing pages with the City Landing Page Planner. Furthermore, structure contractor perimeters via the Service Area Page Planner, craft click-focused search titles with the Local SEO Title Generator, and handle customer reviews via the Google Review Response Template Generator. You can also create complete organizational structured data using our Local Business Schema Generator and explore the Schema Markup Tools directory.
How do you use it?
- Select standard operating days (Monday through Sunday) and specify regular open and close times in 24-hour format.
- Optionally add split shifts for businesses closing for afternoon breaks (e.g. lunch and dinner hours).
- Check "24 Hours Open" for emergency contractors or continuous facilities.
- Optionally configure special holiday closures by defining specific dates and setting hours to 00:00.
- Click "Generate Hours Schema JSON-LD" or test an instant scenario using "Load Restaurant Split-Shift Sample".
- Validate generated markup in the syntax viewer and copy the formatted JSON-LD snippet directly to your site.
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Result interpretation & practical applications
When evaluating the output of the Business hours schema builder, review the parsed metrics against your specific site architecture. Outputs are formatted for direct implementation into your HTML source, web server configuration, or Google Search Console audit files.
Always inspect generated values for contextual nuance. Automated tools highlight structural patterns, but manual verification confirms that technical directives align with your overarching SEO strategy.
Technical rules and limitations
- 24-Hour ISO Notation: Times must be expressed in HH:MM format using 24-hour military notation (e.g. 09:00, 17:30).
- Full Day URIs: Days of the week must use Schema.org standard identifiers (e.g. https://schema.org/Monday).
- Holiday Range Formatting: Special closures must specify ISO 8601 dates (YYYY-MM-DD) for validFrom and validThrough.
- 100% Client-Side Generation: All schema building, time validation, and code formatting run locally in browser memory.
Common mistakes and troubleshooting
- Using 12-hour AM/PM formatting (e.g. "5:00 PM") instead of 24-hour military notation ("17:00"), which breaks schema validation.
- Failing to update holiday hours on major shopping holidays, causing Google Maps to warn users that hours may differ.
- Overlapping open and close times across split shifts on the same calendar day.
- Listing 24/7 hours on Google Business Profile when the physical office does not answer phones around the clock.
No tool can promise how a search engine will crawl, index, or rank your pages. This tool generates and validates code against documented technical specifications; you determine where to deploy it, and you should always test changes on staging environments first. Google publishes extensive guidelines in Search Central on evaluating third-party SEO tools and advice. Learn more about our technical testing standards on our about us page, or explore full site audits on our pricing page.
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Authoritative Technical Documentation & Standards
This tool executes logic aligned with official technical documentation and search engine webmaster standards:
- Schema.org OpeningHoursSpecification documentation
Schema.org: OpeningHoursSpecification Vocabulary
Primary engineering source and technical documentation.
- Google Search Central local business schema documentation
Google Search Central: Local Business Structured Data
Primary engineering source and technical documentation.
Business Hours Schema Builder questions
How does Schema.org represent a business open 24 hours a day? ↓
For 24/7 businesses, set opens to "00:00" and closes to "23:59" across all seven days of the week, or declare a single openingHoursSpecification spanning Monday through Sunday.
How do I represent a business closed on holidays? ↓
Create a special OpeningHoursSpecification entry specifying the holiday date in validFrom and validThrough (e.g. "2026-12-25"), with opens set to "00:00" and closes set to "00:00".
Where should I place the generated hours JSON-LD on my website? ↓
Embed the JSON-LD script inside the `
` or before the closing `` tag of your homepage, contact page, or dedicated location landing pages.Is this tool free? ↓
Yes. It is completely free to use and requires no registration or subscription.
Does this tool visit my website or store my files? ↓
No. It executes entirely in your local browser runtime. Your inputs and results are never stored or logged on our servers.
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