What's open on New Year's Day 2025 in Ireland?
New Year's Day 2025 falls on 1 January 2025.
New Year's Day closes banks and government offices in Ireland. Many shops and supermarkets open with reduced hours, while pubs and restaurants trade as usual.
Chain opening hours
| 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 |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 tesco.ie |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 dunnesstores.com |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 supervalu.ie |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 lidl.ie |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 primark.com |
Estimate | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 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 |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on New Year's Day 2025 in Ireland?
New Year's Day closes banks and government offices in Ireland. Many shops and supermarkets open with reduced hours, while pubs and restaurants trade as usual. Typically closed: banks, government, most retail.
When is New Year's Day in 2025?
New Year's Day falls on 1 January 2025 (2025-01-01) in 2025.