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Business hours in Dublin
A comprehensive guide to standard business hours, public counter availability, retail schedules, and dining patterns across Dublin, Ireland.
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Typical weekly hours
Standard corporate, tech, and professional office hours across Dublin.
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Ireland
01 Jan New Year's DayLá Caille Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
02 Feb Saint Brigid's DayLá Fhéile Bríde Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
17 Mar Saint Patrick's DayLá Fhéile Pádraig Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Apr Good FridayAoine an Chéasta Passed
Bank, School. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Apr Easter MondayLuan Cásca Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
04 May May DayLá Bealtaine Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Jun June HolidayLá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
03 Aug August HolidayLá Saoire i mí Lúnasa Today
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
26 Oct October HolidayLá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair 84 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas DayLá Nollag 144 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
26 Dec St. Stephen's DayLá Fhéile Stiofáin 145 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Thursday Night Trading
Central Dublin retail districts like Grafton Street and Henry Street observe traditional late-night shopping every Thursday, extending store hours until 20:00 or 21:00.
Government Public Counters
Dublin City Council Civic Offices and state service agencies like Intreo often require online appointments for public counter service, though telephone and digital services run full business hours.
Irish Bank Holiday Mondays
Ireland observes several public bank holidays on Mondays throughout the year. On these days, corporate offices, banks, and public services are closed, while major retailers and restaurants operate Sunday hours.
Dublin Pub and Dining Licensing
Irish alcohol licensing laws dictate standard closing times for pubs and dining establishments, with last orders generally around 23:00 Monday to Wednesday, 23:30 Thursday, 00:30 Friday and Saturday, and 23:00 on Sunday.