What's open on St. Stephen's Day 2026 in Ireland?
St. Stephen's Day 2026 falls on 26 December 2026.
St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on 26 December is a big shopping day in Ireland — stores open early for sales, while banks and offices stay closed.
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 |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 09:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 tesco.ie |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Reduced hours | 09:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 dunnesstores.com |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | 09:00–19:00 | 2025-12-20 supervalu.ie |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 lidl.ie |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | 09:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 primark.com |
Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Reduced hours | 10:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 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 St. Stephen's Day 2026 in Ireland?
St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on 26 December is a big shopping day in Ireland — stores open early for sales, while banks and offices stay closed. Typically closed: banks, government.
When is St. Stephen's Day in 2026?
St. Stephen's Day falls on 26 December 2026 (2026-12-26) in 2026.