Yes, you can get a haircut on a Monday in Bartow. Marathon Barber Studio at 1210 N Broadway Ave is open Monday from 9 AM to 9 PM, and walk-ins are welcome. If you would rather skip the wait, you can book a time online or in our app before you head over.
Plenty of barbershops close on Mondays, so if you have ever driven across town on your day off only to find the lights out, you are not alone. This guide covers why so many shops take Monday off, what our Monday hours look like, when to walk in and when to book, and a few simple ways to make sure you never waste a trip.
Why are so many barbershops closed on Monday?
It comes down to the weekly rhythm of the trade. Saturday is the busiest day for most barbershops, because that is when people who work Monday to Friday have time for a cut. Many shops also open on Sunday or stay late on Fridays. After a long, packed weekend, barbers need a day to rest, and Monday is usually the slowest day of the week, so it is the easiest one to close.
Some of it is simply tradition. Shop owners who learned the trade in a shop that closed Mondays often keep the same schedule. Others use Monday for ordering supplies, cleaning equipment, paperwork or training.
None of that helps you if Monday is your only free day. That is why it pays to know which shops near you keep their doors open at the start of the week.
Our Monday hours in Bartow
Here is the full weekly schedule for our Bartow shop at 1210 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830:
- Monday: 9 AM to 9 PM
- Tuesday to Friday: 9 AM to 9 PM
- Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM
- Sunday: 9 AM to 3 PM
Monday is a full day for us, with the same long hours as the rest of the working week. You can come in before work, on your lunch break or after dinner. If you are coming late in the evening, we also offer an after hour cut for appointments at 7 PM or later. You can see it, along with everything else we offer, on our barber services and pricing page.
Walk in or book ahead: which is better on a Monday?
Both work. Here is how to choose.
When walking in makes sense
We accept walk-ins every day we are open, Monday included. Walk in, and we will get you in a chair as soon as one opens up. Walking in is a good fit if:
- Your schedule is flexible and you can wait a little if every chair is busy.
- You want a standard cut, a beard trim or eyebrows and do not need extra time.
- You decided this morning that today is the day.
When booking ahead is the better call
Book a time if you are working around a tight lunch hour, bringing kids in after school, or want something that takes longer, like custom lines or a custom design. Booking also makes sense for evening visits, when people stop in on their way home from work.
You can book with the Book Now or Schedule Appointment buttons on our site, or download our app from the App Store or Google Play. Details are on our contact page for the Bartow barber shop.
What you can get done on a Monday visit
Everything on our regular menu is available on Mondays. That includes:
- Adult haircuts, with or without a beard trim and eyebrows
- Senior cuts for clients 60 and over
- Children’s haircuts for kids 10 and under
- Eyebrows on their own
- Custom lines and custom designs
- Massage chair sessions while you wait or after your cut
- After hour cuts at 7 PM or later
We also offer house calls, wedding barber services for the groom and groomsmen, and travel barber services. Those are planned in advance, so call or book ahead rather than walking in for them. We also offer a 10% discount for first responders and military, so let us know when you come in.
Our barber speaks Spanish, so if you are more comfortable explaining the cut you want in Spanish, you can.
How to check if a barbershop is open before you go
Nothing is worse than pulling into an empty parking lot. Whether you are coming to us or checking another shop, a few quick habits will save you the trip:
- Check the shop’s own website first. A shop’s site usually has the most current hours, and many list holiday changes there.
- Look at the hours on the map listing. When you search for a barbershop near you, the map results show the day’s hours and often whether the shop accepts walk-ins. Make sure you are looking at the right day.
- Try the online booking page. If a shop takes online bookings, open times show you right away whether it is open and how busy the day is.
- Call ahead. A quick phone call is still the surest way to know, especially on holidays or late in the evening.
- Watch for holiday Mondays. Many shops change hours around holiday weekends. If Monday is a holiday, confirm before you drive over.
Coming from Lake Wales or elsewhere in Polk County
We are on N Broadway Ave in Bartow, an easy stop for people coming in from around Polk County. If you are closer to Lake Wales, take a look at our barbershop in Lake Wales, FL page for that location’s details and the best way to book there.
Picking a barber you can trust
Being open on Monday is a good start, but you also want a barber who does the job right. In Florida, barbers are licensed and regulated by the Florida Barbers’ Board at the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Beyond the license, look for a clean shop, tools that are cleaned between clients, and a barber who asks what you want before picking up the clippers. A good barber will tell you plainly if a style will not work with your hair type, and suggest something that will.
It also helps to find one shop whose hours fit your life. If Monday is your day off, a shop that is open all day Monday means you can keep a regular schedule, and that is the easiest way to keep a cut looking sharp.
Frequently asked questions
Are all barbershops closed on Monday?
No. Many barbershops close on Monday after a busy weekend, but not all of them. Marathon Barber Studio in Bartow is open every Monday from 9 AM to 9 PM.
Why do barbers not open on Mondays?
Saturdays and the end of the week are usually the busiest days for barbers, and Monday is usually the slowest. Many shops take Monday off to rest after the weekend or to catch up on supplies, cleaning and paperwork.
Can I walk in on a Monday, or do I need an appointment?
You can walk in. We accept walk-ins whenever we are open. If you want a set time, book online or through our app before you come.
How late can I get a haircut on a Monday in Bartow?
Our Bartow shop is open until 9 PM on Mondays. Appointments at 7 PM or later are booked as an after hour cut.
Do you cut children’s hair on Mondays?
Yes. Children’s haircuts for kids 10 and under are available every day we are open, including Mondays.
Come see us on Monday
If Monday is your day for errands, make a haircut one of them. Walk in at 1210 N Broadway Ave in Bartow any Monday between 9 AM and 9 PM, or tap Book Now to schedule your appointment. Questions? Call us at (863) 662-8363. You can also learn more about Marathon Barber Studio in Bartow on our home page.
