Opening Hours
Below is a brief guide to typical opening hours across various sectors in Ireland. You may find shorter opening hours outside of the cities.
- Shops:
- Monday to Saturday: 09:00 to 18:00
- Thursday: Late opening until 20:00 or 21:00
- Sunday: Limited opening hours
- Please note these are only typical business hours; shops in popular and busier shopping areas often stay open longer.
- Pubs:
- Monday to Thursday: 10:30 to 23:30
- Friday and Saturday: 10:30 to 00:30
- Sunday: 12:30 to 23:30
- Pubs are closed on Christmas Day
- Nightclubs:
- Typically close at 02:30
Public Holidays in Ireland
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
- Good Friday (Not a statutory holiday)
- Easter Monday
- First Monday in May – Bank Holiday
- First Monday in June – Bank Holiday
- First Monday in August – Bank Holiday
- Last Monday in October – Bank Holiday
- December 25 – Christmas Day
- December 26 – St. Stephen’s Day