bankers' hours noun[plural only]2 •The time period between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. of a weekday (corresponding to a late start, an early quit, and no weekend work).I don't see how anyone with a day job is supposed to deal with them when they keep only bankers' hours. •(figurative) Any easy job, especially one with a short working day.Q: How's she like her new job? A: She's careful not to admit it, but it's bankers' hours and she knows it.