Illness rarely waits for business hours. Here’s when urgent care is open in Northern New Jersey — including weekends, evenings, and holidays — plus which days are busiest, what closes when, and when you should …
Is Urgent Care Open on Weekends and Holidays?
Key Takeaways
- Yes. A+ Urgent Care is open seven days a week — weekdays 8 AM to 8 PM and weekends 9 AM to 5 PM — including most holidays.
- Weekends, Monday mornings, and the day after a holiday are the busiest times. Mid-week afternoons are typically quietest.
- For genuine emergencies, the ER is open 24/7 and is the right choice regardless of urgent care hours.
Table of Contents
- The Hours
- Why Weekend Access Matters
- Holidays
- Busiest and Quietest Times
- After 8 PM
- What to Bring
- Emergency vs. Urgent Care
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Walk In Seven Days a Week
Kids spike fevers on Saturday nights. Ankles roll during Sunday soccer. Sore throats arrive on holiday weekends when every doctor’s office in New Jersey has an answering machine.
That gap — nights, weekends, holidays — is the reason walk-in care exists. Here’s exactly when you can come in, what to expect, and when to go elsewhere instead.
The Hours
Both A+ Urgent Care locations, seven days a week:
- Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Bloomfield — 230 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 · (201) 983-4062
Cresskill — 46 Union Ave, Cresskill, NJ 07626 · (551) 316-6587
No appointment required at either location.
Why Weekend Access Matters
Most primary care offices run weekday business hours — which excludes evenings, all of Saturday and Sunday, and holidays. That’s a substantial portion of the week during which the only alternative would be an emergency room.
The problem with defaulting to the ER for non-emergencies is straightforward: ERs triage by severity, so a non-urgent complaint waits behind every more serious case that arrives. Hours can pass. And the bill for the same care is dramatically higher — our cost comparison breaks down the difference.
Urgent care fills that window at a fraction of the cost and time.
Holidays
A+ Urgent Care is open most holidays, typically on weekend-style hours. Holiday coverage is one of the more valuable things walk-in care offers, since holidays reliably produce cooking burns, injuries from unfamiliar activities, and illnesses that flare when every office is closed.
Call ahead to confirm hours on major holidays — Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and July 4th sometimes run modified schedules. Both numbers are listed above, and the contact page has current details.
Busiest and Quietest Times
Timing your visit can meaningfully cut your wait.
Busiest:
- Weekend mornings, especially Saturday
- Monday mornings — the backlog from the weekend
- The day after any holiday
- Weekday evenings after 5 PM — the after-work rush
- Fall and winter generally, during cold and flu season
Quietest:
- Mid-week mornings and early afternoons — Tuesday through Thursday, roughly 10 AM to 3 PM
- Weekend afternoons, once the morning wave clears
Typical wait times run 15-45 minutes, though they vary with volume. Calling ahead gives you a current read.
After 8 PM
If it’s past closing:
- Genuine emergency? ER or 911, always.
- Can it wait until morning? Manage symptoms overnight and come in when we open. Most non-emergency issues can safely wait a few hours.
- Not sure? Call the clinic, your primary care after-hours line, or a nurse line for guidance.
- Telehealth works for some minor issues that don’t need an exam or testing.
When symptoms are severe or worsening overnight, don’t wait for morning — that’s what the ER is for.
What to Bring
- Photo ID
- Insurance card (or ask about self-pay)
- List of current medications
- Known allergies
- Timeline of symptoms
- For kids: vaccination records if relevant, and any forms needing completion
- For work or school notes: mention it at check-in
Emergency vs. Urgent Care
Hours don’t change this distinction. Call 911 or go to the ER for:
- Chest pain or pressure
- Stroke signs — facial drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech
- Difficulty breathing
- Severe bleeding
- Head injury with confusion or loss of consciousness
- Severe allergic reaction
- Seizure
- Compound fractures or severe deformity
- Sudden severe abdominal pain
- Poisoning or overdose
- Any fever in an infant under 3 months
For everything else — infections, minor injuries, fevers, sprains, cuts, rashes — urgent care is faster and far less expensive. Our full breakdown of what urgent care treats covers the complete list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is urgent care open on weekends?
Yes. A+ Urgent Care is open Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at both Bloomfield and Cresskill locations, with no appointment needed. Weekend hours are one of the main reasons walk-in care exists — most primary care offices are closed.
Is urgent care open on holidays?
Most holidays, yes, typically on weekend-style hours. Major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day may run modified schedules, so calling ahead is worthwhile. Holiday coverage matters since these are days when primary care offices are universally closed.
What are urgent care hours in NJ?
A+ Urgent Care is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at both locations. No appointment needed at any time during operating hours.
Do I need an appointment for urgent care?
No. Urgent care is walk-in by design — arrive any time during operating hours. Some locations offer online check-in to reduce paperwork, but it’s never required.
What’s the best time to go to avoid a wait?
Mid-week mornings and early afternoons, roughly Tuesday through Thursday between 10 AM and 3 PM, are typically quietest. Weekend mornings, Monday mornings, weekday evenings after 5 PM, and the day after a holiday are the busiest.
What if I need care after urgent care closes?
For a genuine emergency, go to the ER or call 911 regardless of the hour. For non-emergencies, most issues can safely wait until morning with symptom management overnight. If you’re uncertain, call your primary care after-hours line or a nurse line for guidance.
How long is the typical wait?
Usually 15-45 minutes, depending on volume and time of day. That compares to multi-hour waits common at emergency rooms, where patients are seen by severity rather than arrival time.
Are urgent care hours different in winter?
Standard hours generally stay the same, but cold and flu season brings higher volume, which can mean longer waits. Coming mid-week or mid-afternoon helps during the busy months.
Can I get a work or school note on a weekend?
Yes. Providers can issue documentation for work or school during any visit, including weekends and holidays. Mention it at check-in so it’s ready when you leave.
Walk In Seven Days a Week
Weekdays 8 to 8, weekends 9 to 5, most holidays, both locations, no appointment. That’s the whole answer.
If it’s an emergency, the ER is open around the clock and is the right call. For everything else that can’t wait for Monday, walking in gets you seen in well under an hour.
About A+ Urgent Care
A+ Urgent Care provides walk-in medical care across Essex and Bergen counties, with locations in Bloomfield and Cresskill open seven days a week — weekdays 8 AM to 8 PM, weekends 9 AM to 5 PM. From illness and injury to on-site X-rays, labs, physicals, and occupational health, the team offers a full range of services. Led by Dr. Ajay Jetley, a board-certified emergency medicine physician with more than 15 years of experience. No appointment necessary; for any life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Meet the Author
Dr. Ajay V. Jetley, MD, is a Emergency Medicine certified physician with over 15 years of clinical experience. As the Medical Director for A+ Urgent Care in Bloomfield and Cresskill, NJ, he is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible outpatient care for acute illnesses, minor injuries, and wellness services. Dr. Jetley combines his extensive medical expertise and affiliations with premier institutions like Englewood Hospital with a thorough, patient-centered approach to serving the Northern New Jersey community.
