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What's open on Good Friday 2025 in Ireland?

Good Friday 2025 falls on 18 April 2025.

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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Chain opening hours

Venue / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & 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
GP Out-of-Hours Service (D-Doc / ShannonDoc)24/7 Duty

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
Tesco
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 09:00–20:00
2026-03-30
tesco.ie
Dunnes Stores
Editorial
Retail & Shopping Malls Reduced hours 09:00–19:00
2026-03-30
dunnesstores.com
SuperValu
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Open 08:00–21:00
2026-03-30
supervalu.ie
Lidl
Editorial
Supermarkets & Groceries Reduced hours 09:00–20:00
2026-03-30
lidl.ie
Penneys
Estimate
Retail & Shopping Malls Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
primark.com
Boots
Editorial
Pharmacies & Chemists Reduced hours 10:00–18:00
2026-03-30
boots.ie
An Post & Parcel Lockers

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
Iarnród Éireann & Dublin Bus

Services operate to Sunday schedules on public bank holidays

Editorial
Public Transit & Transport Reduced hours Hours Vary
2026-04-20
irishrail.ie

Frequently asked questions

Are shops open on Good Friday 2025 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. Typically closed: banks, government.

When is Good Friday in 2025?

Good Friday falls on 18 April 2025 (2025-04-18) in 2025.