Bar One Racing Christmas Opening Times
Festive opening and closing times for Bar One Racing betting shops
Bar One Racing is a racing-focused independent Irish bookmaker headquartered in Dundalk. The festive period is busy for Irish racing punters thanks to the Leopardstown Christmas Festival and Kempton's King George VI Chase.
Christmas Period Opening Hours
Bar One Racing shops are closed on Christmas Day and reopen on St Stephen's Day (26th December) with extended hours to cover the Leopardstown Christmas Festival — typically 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Christmas Eve trading ends at 5:00 PM. New Year's Day is a Republic of Ireland public holiday with shops reopening from 12:00 noon.
| Day | Status | Typical Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve (24th Dec) | Reduced Hours | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Christmas Day (25th Dec) | Closed | — |
| St Stephen's Day (26th Dec) | Open | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| New Year's Eve (31st Dec) | Reduced Hours | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| New Year's Day (1st Jan) | Open (Public Holiday) | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Good Friday | Closed | — (Irish industry convention) |
| Easter Monday | Open (Irish Grand National) | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| St Patrick's Day (17th Mar) | Open (Public Holiday) | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Why Check Bar One Racing Christmas Opening Times?
The Christmas period is one of the busiest weeks of the Irish betting calendar. The Leopardstown Christmas Festival runs from 26th to 29th December and is one of the most prestigious meetings in National Hunt racing, drawing huge crowds and bets across Ireland.
Knowing the Christmas opening times for your nearest Bar One Racing shop helps you plan your betting activities. Whether you want to place an accumulator on the St Stephen's Day football or back a horse in the festive racing, checking the hours beforehand saves you a wasted journey.
St Stephen's Day Betting at Bar One Racing
St Stephen's Day (26th December) is traditionally one of the biggest days in the Irish sporting calendar. The Leopardstown Christmas Festival kicks off with the Racing Post Novice Chase and the Christmas Hurdle, while the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park is shown live in every shop.
Bar One Racing shops reopen on St Stephen's Day to serve the high demand from customers. While hours may be slightly adjusted, you can expect most shops to be open in time for the early Leopardstown card and racing action.
Irish Public Holiday Trading at Bar One Racing
Beyond Christmas, Bar One Racing shops in Ireland also observe a number of other Irish public holidays. St Patrick's Day (17th March) is a full public holiday in the Republic, and most shops open with reduced bank-holiday hours of 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM — often coinciding with Cheltenham Festival week.
Easter Monday is the day of the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse and one of the biggest betting days of the year; all Bar One Racing shops are open with extended hours. The first Monday in June (June Bank Holiday), the first Monday in August (August Bank Holiday) and the last Monday in October (October Bank Holiday) are also Republic of Ireland public holidays, with shops opening from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Good Friday is traditionally a closed day across the Irish betting industry even though the legal ban on Good Friday trading was lifted in 2018.
How to Find Your Nearest Bar One Racing Shop
Use our shop locator at openbookies.com to find Bar One Racing betting shops near you. Enter your Eircode to see all nearby locations along with their regular opening times. During the Christmas period, we recommend calling ahead or checking the shop window for any temporary changes to opening hours.
Bar One Racing Betting Shops (12)
53 Laurence Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland
3 Kennedy Way, Navan, C15 P89t, Co. Meath, Ireland
Unit 1, Kingswood Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 Vk25, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Colgan House, Kilcolgan, H91 Ccx8, Co. Galway, Ireland
Howley Court, Main Street, Oranmore, H91 Fk6c, Co. Galway, Ireland
Auburn, Kilmacuagh, Athlone, N37 V9p0, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
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Bar One Racing Christmas Opening Times — FAQs
Important Christmas Betting Information
Please note that Christmas opening times can vary between individual Bar One Racing shops. The hours listed above are typical for most locations, but we strongly recommend confirming with your local shop before visiting during the festive period.
Some shops in smaller towns or quieter areas may have different hours or additional closures during Christmas. City centre locations and those near major transport hubs are more likely to maintain extended hours where possible.
Remember that you can always bet online at Bar One Racing's website, which operates 24/7 throughout the Christmas period.