Ireland Business Hours
Take note ahead of time the standard business hours in Ireland.
Business hours in Ireland are similar to what you’ll find elsewhere in the EU, and business hours in Ireland are usually clearly posted on the outside of Irish establishments for your convenience.
Business hours that pertain to offices in Ireland generally are Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.
Business hours of Irish banks are generally Monday through Friday from 10am to 4pm, and one day a week the business hours of Irish banks are extended till 5pm.
The applicable business hours of most stores in Ireland are Monday through Saturday from 9am to 6pm, and often the business hours of Irish stores are extended until 8pm on Thursday and Friday.
Business hours for local convenience stores in Ireland and larger supermarkets are generally more extended than other shops. Business hours for Irish supermarkets extend to 7pm, and many convenience stores are open 24 hours.
Keep in mind that most business hours in Ireland do not include a lunch break, except perhaps Irish banks, which observe closed business hours from 12:30pm to 1:30.
Most importantly, it’s good to know the business hours pertaining to bars in Ireland.
Business hours for bars in Ireland are generally 10:30am to 11:30 pm in winter and summer months.
During the weekend, the hours extend a bit later.
Basically, the bars are open for a good part of the day, and increasingly are open late at night.
No Irish bar will ever leave you out in the cold!