Shops and supermarkets across Ireland are adjusting their opening hours for the October bank holiday weekend.
A customer collects a supermarket trolley outside an Aldi
The October bank holiday weekend has arrived, meaning shops and supermarkets across Ireland have made changes to their usual opening hours.
For those looking to stock up on Halloween essentials or supplies for the long weekend, it’s wise to check your store’s operating hours in advance. Many have issued warnings in advance so that shoppers don’t get caught out.
This year, the October bank holiday Monday falls on the 27th, meaning many shops will be operating with reduced hours. The majority are not expected to close, but they may be close earlier than normal so double checking their hours could save you a wasted trip.
Meanwhile, Halloween falls on Friday, October 31, and will be unaffected by bank holiday hours since it is a regular weekday. Most supermarkets plan to operate on their standard schedules.
Below is a quick guide to supermarket and shop opening hours this bank holiday weekend, along with tips on finding specific hours for stores in your area.
Dunnes Stores
Dunnes Stores will be operating as normal on Saturday and Sunday, while many will follow their usual Sunday opening hours on bank holiday Monday.
For the most part, Dunnes Stores shops are open from 8am until 9pm Saturday, then on Sunday 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. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday.
Aldi
Aldi stores will be open as normal on Saturday and Sunday but changes have been confirmed for bank holiday Monday.
Friday and Saturday: 8am until 10pm
Sunday and Monday: 9am until 9pm
However, a spokesperson confirmed that Monday opening times will vary slightly at certain stores, so customers should check details on Aldi’s website before their trip. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday.
SuperValu
Each SuperValu will likely be operating as normal on Saturday, while most will implement their usual Sunday hours on bank holiday Monday.
Generally, the shops are open from 8am to 10pm, however it varies depending on location so you can check the official SuperValu website for your local store’s opening hours. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday.
Tesco
Tesco opening hours across the country are expected to be normal on Saturday and Sunday, with the majority implementing their usual Sunday hours on bank holiday Monday.
Customers are advised to check their local store with the online locater to see what time it opens and closes. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday.
Lidl
Lidl stores across Ireland typically follow Sunday trading hours on bank holidays. The usual opening hours for bank holiday weekends are:
Friday and Saturday: 8am until 10pm
Sunday and Monday: 9am until 9pm
Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday.
Marks and Spencer
Marks and Spencer stores are likely to be open on bank holiday Monday, but operating at their usual Sunday hours. These vary from store to store so you can check for your local one here. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday.
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