What's open on Good Friday 2027 in Ireland?
Known locally as Aoine an Chéasta
Good Friday falls on 2027-03-26. Good Friday in Ireland closes banks and government offices. Most supermarkets and shops open with reduced hours, and the traditional ban on alcohol sales was lifted in 2018.
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26 March 2027
Most chains open with reduced hours.
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Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet
Essential public rules and services operating on Good Friday 2027
Public Transit
Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.
Street Parking
Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.
Post & Lockers
National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.
Trading Laws
Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.
All Verified Chains & Venues
11 venues tracked| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Boots Ireland Extended Pharmacy24/7 Duty Major retail park and city center branches open on bank holidays Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Reduced hours | 10:00–18:00 | 2026-04-20 boots.ie |
Circle K Ireland 24/724/7 Duty Motorway and suburban forecourts open 24/7 on all public holidays Editorial | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 circlek.ie |
Operates 24/7 across bank holiday weekends for urgent medical conditions Editorial1850-22-44-77 | Urgent Care & Clinics | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 hse.ie |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00–20:00 | 2026-03-30 tesco.ie |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Reduced hours | 09:00–19:00 | 2026-03-30 dunnesstores.com |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 08:00–21:00 | 2026-03-30 supervalu.ie |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00–20:00 | 2026-03-30 lidl.ie |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 primark.com |
Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Reduced hours | 10:00–18:00 | 2026-03-30 boots.ie |
Post offices closed on bank holidays; outdoor parcel lockers open 24/7 Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 anpost.com |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 irishrail.ie |
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Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Good Friday in Ireland?
Good Friday in Ireland closes banks and government offices. Most supermarkets and shops open with reduced hours, and the traditional ban on alcohol sales was lifted in 2018. Confirmed open chains include: Tesco, Dunnes Stores, SuperValu, Lidl, Penneys. Typically closed venues: banks, government.
When is Good Friday 2027?
Good Friday falls on 2027-03-26 in 2027.
Are public transport and emergency services running on Good Friday?
Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.
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