How to close locations temporarily directly in Google Business Profile (GBP)

    Last updated on July 8th, 2025

    Temporarily close a business on Google Business Profile (GBP)

    Important:

    • If your business is closed for more than 7 days, closed for the off-season, or closed indefinitely, use the option “Temporarily closed.” If your business is closed for 7 days or less, use set Special hours.
    1. Go to your Business Profile
    2. To edit your business info:    
      • On Google Search: Click Edit profile.
      • On Google Maps: Click Edit profile and then Business information.
    3. At the top right, click Hours and then Edit Pencil icon / edit icon and then Temporarily closed.    
      • If you mark a business as permanently closed, your Business Profile may still appear on Search and Maps for users who search for it. It clearly shows that your business is closed.

         4. Click Save,

    If you're using Google Business Profile Manager (for managing multiple locations):

    1. Visit: https://business.google.com/locations
    2. Select the checkbox next to the location you want to update.
    3. Click the “Actions” dropdown at the top.
    4. Select “Mark as temporarily closed”.

         5. Confirm your changes.



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