Members of the public are asked to note that most Government Offices will be closed on the following days over the Christmas and New Year period:
- Monday 25 December 2023 (Christmas Day)
- Tuesday 26 December 2023 (Boxing Day)
- Wednesday 27 December 2023 (Privilege Day)
- Monday 1 January 2024 (New Year’s Day)
On Friday 22 December 2023 and Friday 29 December 2023 closing times for most public counters will be 4pm unless the usual closing time differs.
In addition, the following special arrangements apply:
Registration Offices
For the registration of births and deaths as follows:
Douglas
| Friday 22 December | Close at 4pm |
| Saturday 23 December – Wednesday 27 December | CLOSED |
| Thursday 28 December | Normal opening hours |
| Friday 29 December | Close at 4pm |
| Saturday 30 December – Monday 1 January | CLOSED |
| Tuesday 2 January | Normal opening hours |
Castletown
| Thursday 21 December | Close at 11am |
| Monday 18 December – Monday 1 January | CLOSED |
| Tuesday 2 January | Normal opening hours |
Ramsey
| Friday 22 December | Close at 4pm |
| Saturday 23 December – Tuesday 26 December | CLOSED |
| Wednesday 27 December – Thursday 28 December | Normal opening hours |
| Friday 29 December | Close at 4pm |
| Saturday 30 December – Tuesday 2 January | CLOSED |
| Wednesday 3 January | Normal opening hours |
Peel
| Friday 22 December | Closed from 4:30pm |
| Saturday 23 December to Monday 1 January | CLOSED |
| Tuesday 2 January | Normal opening hours |
Social Security
Social Security, Ramsey Office
| Tuesday 26 December | CLOSED |
| Tuesday 2 January | Open 9.15am |
Social Security and Housing, Markwell House
| Friday 22 December | Close at 1pm |
| Monday 25 December – Wednesday 27 December | CLOSED |
| Thursday 28 December | Normal opening times |
| Friday 29 December | Close at 1pm |
| Monday 1 January | CLOSED |
| Tuesday 2 January | Normal opening times |
Income Tax
| Friday 22 December | Telephone lines close at 4pm |
| Monday 25 December – Wednesday 27 December | CLOSED |
| Thursday 28 December | Telephone lines close at 5:30pm |
| Friday 29 December | Telephone lines close at 4pm |
| Monday 1 January | CLOSED |
| Tuesday 2 January | Normal opening times |
Counter times are unaffected and will remain at 9am to 4pm on all days the office is open.
Welcome Centre
| Saturday 23 December | Close at 4pm |
| Monday 25 December – Tuesday 26 December | CLOSED |
| Wednesday 27 December – Friday 29 December | Open 8am – 4pm |
| Monday 1 January | CLOSED |
| From Saturday 2 January | 8am to 5:30pm |
Manx Utilities
| Friday 22 December | Close at 3:30pm |
| Monday 25 December – Tuesday 26 December | CLOSED |
| Wednesday 27 December – Thursday 28 December | 8.30am to 5pm |
| Friday 29 December | Close at 3:30pm |
| Monday 1 January | CLOSED |
| Tuesday 2 January | Open 8.30am – 5pm |
24 hour Emergency Support available-
Tel: 687687
Freephone: 0808 1624 115.
IOM Customs and Excise
| Friday 22 December | Close at 2pm |
| Monday 25 December – Wednesday 27 December | CLOSED |
| Thursday 28 December – Friday 29 December | 10am to 2pm |
| Monday 1 January | CLOSED |
Planning and Building Control
Counter closes at 3pm on Friday 22 December and Friday 29 December.
Financial Services Authority
| Monday 25 December – Wednesday 27 December | CLOSED |
| Monday 1 January | CLOSED |
Vehicle Test Centre
Will close at 4pm on Friday 22 December and re-open on Tuesday 2 January.
Poortown and Stoney Mountain Quarries
Will close at 3.30 pm on Friday 22 December and re-open on Monday 8 January at 8am.
University College Isle of Man
Public counter closes at 4pm on Friday 22 December and re-opens on Tuesday 2 January at 8.30am.
Airport and Sea Terminal
Closed on Monday 25 December
Office of Human Resources
Public counter closes at 4pm on Friday 22 December and Friday 29 December.
The public counter will reopen on Tuesday 2 January at 9am.
Health and Social Care Facilities
Occupational Health Services
| Friday 22 December – Tuesday 2 January | CLOSED |
Nobles Hospital
The Emergency Department at Noble’s Hospital will remain open throughout Christmas and New Year.
Ramsey Cottage Hospital
The Minor Injuries and Illnesses Unit at Ramsey District Cottage Hospital will be open daily between 9am and 8pm.
Wellbeing Partnership Hubs
| Monday 25 December – Tuesday 26 December | CLOSED |
| Wednesday 27 December | Limited service, no public access |
| Thursday 28 December – Friday 29 December | Normal opening times |
| Monday 1 January | CLOSED |
GP Surgeries
GP surgeries will close at 6pm on Friday 22 December and will re-open at 8am on Wednesday 27 December.
GP surgeries will close at 6pm on Friday 29 December and will re-open at 8am on Tuesday 2 January.
Manx Emergency Doctor Service (MEDS)
During the closure periods, the Manx Emergency Doctor Service (MEDS) will still operate.
For a full list of all Manx Care service opening times at Christmas and New Year, including the Community Pharmacy Rota, Community Dental Service, Out of Hours support for Social Care Services and Mental Health Crisis Team opening hours and contact details, please visit www.gov.im/signposting or Manx Care’s social media profiles (@ManxCare).
