Most CIBC branches are open Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM local time. Many locations open Saturday 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. CIBC branches are closed Sundays and statutory holidays. CIBC Telephone Banking (1-800-465-2422), ATMs, and the CIBC mobile app are available 24/7.

Quick answer: CIBC standard hours: Mon–Fri 9:30am–5pm. Saturday: 9:30am–4pm (many). Sunday: closed. Holidays: closed. 24/7: 1-800-465-2422, CIBC app, Convenience Banking ATMs.

CIBC Branch Hours 2026

Day Typical Hours Notes
Monday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Standard
Tuesday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Standard
Wednesday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Standard
Thursday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Standard
Friday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Standard
Saturday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Many locations
Sunday Closed Most locations

Important: Hours vary significantly by location. Mall branches and high-traffic urban locations often extend to 6 PM or later. Standalone and smaller community branches may close earlier or be closed Saturday. Always check your specific branch at cibc.com/branch-locator.

CIBC’s 24/7 Banking Channels

You don’t need a branch for most transactions:

Channel Availability Capabilities
CIBC Mobile Banking App 24/7 Transfers, deposits, bill payments, e-Transfers, account management
CIBC Online Banking (cibc.com) 24/7 All digital transactions
CIBC Telephone Banking 24/7 Transfers, payments, inquiries, lost/stolen card
CIBC Convenience Banking ATMs 24/7 Cash, deposits, transfers, bill payments
CIBC eDeposit (ABM) 24/7 Envelope-free cheque and cash deposit at ABMs

Telephone Banking: 1-800-465-2422 (English) | 1-800-465-2422 (then say “French”)

Canadian Statutory Holidays: CIBC Branch Closures

CIBC branches close on all federal statutory holidays:

Holiday Date
New Year’s Day January 1
Good Friday Friday before Easter
Victoria Day Third Monday in May
Canada Day July 1
Labour Day First Monday in September
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30
Thanksgiving Day Second Monday in October
Remembrance Day November 11
Christmas Day December 25
Boxing Day December 26

Provincial variations: CIBC also closes on some provincial statutory holidays (Family Day in AB, BC, ON, SK, MB; Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in QC; Civic Holiday in ON). Check your local branch.

Saturday Banking at CIBC

CIBC has expanded its Saturday branch presence over the past decade. Most mall-based CIBC branches open Saturday 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Standalone and smaller community branches have lower Saturday coverage.

CIBC Saturday-open locations are common in:

  • Enclosed shopping centres (Scarborough Town Centre, Metrotown, Chinook Centre)
  • Grocery-anchored retail plazas
  • Major downtown financial district branches
  • Airport locations (extended hours)

Best practice: Check the CIBC branch locator (cibc.com or the app) before your Saturday visit — the locator shows real-time hours for each specific location.

What Requires a CIBC Branch Visit

Most daily banking is possible through the app and online banking. A branch visit is required for:

  • Opening certain account types in person
  • Certified cheques and bank drafts
  • Safe deposit box access
  • Large cash withdrawals over ATM limits
  • Wire transfers above the $25,000 online limit
  • Complex transactions: mortgage drawdowns, investment account opening with in-person advice
  • Notarization services
  • Bank reference letters and account verification for external purposes

CIBC and Simplii: Shared Branch Access

Simplii Financial operates on CIBC’s banking infrastructure. While Simplii is a separate institution (separate CDIC member), Simplii customers can, in some circumstances, visit a CIBC branch for limited assistance — particularly for complex issues or transactions that can’t be handled by Simplii’s phone support.

Call Simplii at 1-888-723-8881 first to confirm what CIBC can do for your specific Simplii account situation.

CIBC Branch Count vs. Competitors

Bank Approximate Canadian Branches Saturday Access
CIBC ~1,000 Many
RBC ~1,200 Many
TD ~1,100 Many
Scotiabank ~950 Many
BMO ~900 Many
National Bank ~400 Many (QC-focused)
Tangerine 4 Cafés Limited
EQ Bank / Simplii 0 N/A

CIBC’s ~1,000 branches place it mid-range among the Big 5 — comparable to Scotiabank and ahead of BMO.

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