christmas eve pub opening hours
Pub Hours Ireland

We often get asked “What is the normal closing times for pubs in ireland?” — this information is per the VFI:
Normal trading hours for the sale of alcohol in pubs:
- Monday – Thursday (incl): 10.30am – 11.30pm
- Friday & Saturday: 10.30am – 12.30am
- Sunday: 12.30pm – 11.00pm
Exceptions:
- St Patrick’s Day: 12.30pm – 12.30am
- Christmas Eve: 10.30am – 11.30pm
- Christmas Day: Trading prohibited all day
- Good Friday: Trading prohibited all day
- The Eve of a Public Holiday (except Christmas Eve): 10.30am – 12.30am (Mon – Sat), 12.30pm – 12.30am (Sun)
Drinking up time applies for 30 minutes after normal closing hours.
Off sales must cease at 10.00pm every day and cannot commence before 10.30am (12.30pm on Sunday)