Are shops open on St Patrick's Day? Supermarket hours for Dunnes, Lidl, Tesco, Aldi, SuperValu
St Patrick's Day is almost here and towns and cities across Ireland are gearing up to celebrate the country's national holiday.This year, St Patrick's Day falls on a Tuesday, giving many people a welcome break from work and school as they enjoy parades, gatherings and celebrations.While many households will have stocked up on groceries in advance, anyone planning a last minute trip to the supermarket should be aware that stores across Ireland will be operating reduced hours on March 17.Most shops will be open, but as it is a bank holiday many will open later and close earlier than usual. To avoid any surprises, shoppers are advised to check their local store's hours before heading out.Meanwhile, customers are also being reminded about Ireland's unique alcohol licensing laws that apply nationwide on St Patrick's Day. While alcohol is normally available from 10.30am on Tuesdays, sales are delayed until 12.30pm every March 17.This means supermarkets can only sell alcohol between 12.30pm and 10pm on St Patrick's Day, so anyone hoping to pick up drinks should plan their visit accordingly.To help you prepare, here is everything you need to know about Dunnes, Lidl, Tesco, Aldi and SuperValu opening hours this St Patrick’s Day.DunnesDunnes Stores are expected to operate their usual Sunday opening hours on St Patrick's Day, which for most locations are from 9am until 8pm.However, these vary greatly from store to store so you can check out the official website for more information on your local supermarket.LidlLidl stores are expected to open from 9am to 9pm on St Patrick's Day, in line with their standard Sunday trading hours.You can check your local store here.TescoOpening hours at Tesco stores across Ireland vary by location, and this will also apply on St Patrick's Day.Many stores are expected to follow their usual Sunday hours, but shoppers are advised to check with their local store on the online locater here for exact times.AldiAll Aldi stores across Ireland generally operate their Sunday hours on bank holidays, which are typically from 9am until 9pm.However, customers are advised to check details of local opening hours on ALDI’s website as some stores' hours may vary slightly.SuperValuSuperValu stores operate independently, meaning opening hours can vary depending on location. Many are expected to follow their usual Sunday trading hours on St Patrick's Day.Customers are advised to check the official SuperValu website here for their local store's opening hours.Want to see more of the stories you love from the Irish Mirror? Making us your preferred source on Google means you’ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away. To add Irish Mirror as a preferred source, simply click here.
