
Dublin Airport (DUB) takes the Christmas holiday seriously.
The Stuck at the Airport holiday team thought it was cute when we saw the notice that the Dublin Airport was going to shut down on Christmas Eve to make sure the skies were clear for Santa.
But we didn’t think that was for real.
Turns out it was. Not only does Dublin Airport shut down flight operations on Christmas Eve to make sure the air space is fully clear for the arrival of Santa, but the airport holds an annual ceremony to bless the planes on Christmas Day. And Dublin Airport has been holding a plane blessing ceremony each Christmas Day since 1947.
We’re ready for Santa too! Flight operations at Dublin Airport will cease on Christmas Eve after the last flight arrives at around 23.00, ensuring the air space is fully clear for the arrival of Santa’s sleigh after midnight. 🎅 https://t.co/EmvJnz6Ep9
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) December 13, 2023
Everything remains on track for the big arrival later… 🎅 pic.twitter.com/oimfxz8PFu
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) December 24, 2023
Christmas Day is the only day of the year when Dublin Airport is closed. But we still had a skeleton team on duty to deal with emergencies – and also to escort airport chaplain Father Des Doyle as he carried out the annual blessing of the planes. 🎄 pic.twitter.com/8bJem1SHLx
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) December 25, 2023