Many of Belfast’s retailers will be open until Christmas Eve, 24 December. Discover late night shopping and retail opening hours below.
Belfast City Centre
From 9 December
Monday to Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 1pm-6pm
Saturday 21 December: 9am-7pm
Christmas Eve: 9am-5pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: 9am-6pm
New Year’s Eve: 9am-5pm
New Year’s Day: 12pm-6pm
Some stores may open earlier on Sundays for browsing.
Opening times may vary. You should check individual store websites to confirm opening hours.
Victoria Square
From 9 December
Monday to Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 1pm-6pm
Saturday 21 December: 9am-7pm
Christmas Eve: 8am-5pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: 9:30am-6pm
Friday 27 December: 9am-6pm
Saturday 28 December: 1pm-6pm
Sunday 29 December: 1pm-6pm
Monday 30 December: 9:30am-6pm
New Year’s Eve: 9:30am-5pm
New Year’s Day: 1pm-6pm
CastleCourt
From 9 December
Monday to Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Sunday: 1pm-6pm
Saturday 23 December: 9am-7pm
Christmas Eve: 9am-6pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: 10am-6pm
Friday 27 December: 9am-6pm
Saturday 28 December: 9am-6pm
Sunday 29 December: 1pm-6pm
Monday 30 December: 9am-6pm
New Year’s Eve: 9am-5pm
New Year’s Day: 12pm-5pm
Visit Belfast Welcome Centre
Christmas Eve: 9am-4pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed
New Years Eve: 9am–5:30pm
New Year’s Day: 11am-4pm
St George's Market
Monday 23 December: 10am-4pm
Christmas Eve: 8am-2pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Thursday 26 December to Thursday 2 January: Closed
Normal hours resume from Friday 3 January, 2025
Smithfield Market
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed
New Year’s Day: Closed
Please note, opening hours are correct at the time of publishing. Times may vary.
Getting Here
Value Cabs
Get home safe with Value Cabs by downloading their app for real-time updates and booking, or call 028 9080 9080 to book.
Car Parking
Secure car parking is available across Belfast. Have a look at our guide to car parking in the city below.
