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What's open on Saint Patrick's Day 2026 in Ireland?

Saint Patrick's Day 2026 falls on 17 March 2026.

Saint Patrick's Day on 17 March is Ireland's biggest national celebration. Banks and many offices close; most supermarkets open with reduced hours, and pubs do record trade.

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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
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
tesco.ie
Retail & Shopping Malls Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
dunnesstores.com
SuperValu
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
supervalu.ie
Lidl
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Supermarkets & Groceries Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
lidl.ie
Penneys
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Retail & Shopping Malls Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
primark.com
Boots
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Pharmacies & Chemists Open Hours Vary
2026-08-23
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 Saint Patrick's Day 2026 in Ireland?

Saint Patrick's Day on 17 March is Ireland's biggest national celebration. Banks and many offices close; most supermarkets open with reduced hours, and pubs do record trade. Typically closed: banks, government, some retail.

When is Saint Patrick's Day in 2026?

Saint Patrick's Day falls on 17 March 2026 (2026-03-17) in 2026.