Paddy Power Ireland Christmas Opening Times

Paddy Power Ireland operates around 98 shops across every Irish county. The festive period centres on the Leopardstown Christmas Festival, the biggest Irish racing event of the year, and Paddy Power Irish shops follow Irish public-holiday trading rules.

Christmas Period Opening Hours

Paddy Power Irish shops trade with reduced hours on Christmas Eve (typically closing at 5:00 PM) and close completely on Christmas Day. St Stephen's Day (26th December) sees all shops reopen for the Leopardstown Christmas Festival, with bank-holiday hours of 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. New Year's Day is generally a public-holiday trading day in the Republic, with most shops reopening from late morning.

Why Check Paddy Power Ireland 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 Paddy Power Ireland 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 Paddy Power Ireland

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.

Paddy Power Ireland 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 Paddy Power Ireland

Beyond Christmas, Paddy Power Ireland 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 Paddy Power Ireland 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 Paddy Power Ireland Shop

Use our shop locator at openbookies.com to find Paddy Power Ireland 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.