Hundreds of shops and supermarkets across Ireland will be closing earlier than usual next week for the St Brigid’s Day bank holiday.
A customer collects a supermarket trolley outside an Aldi
Hundreds of shops and supermarkets across Ireland are set to close earlier than usual next week, with new opening hours now revealed ahead of the St Brigid’s Day bank holiday.
For those looking to stock up on supplies for the long weekend, it’s worth checking your local store’s operating times in advance to avoid a wasted trip. While most shops won’t be closed entirely, many will shut earlier than normal on the bank holiday itself.
This year, the St Brigid’s Day holiday falls on Monday, February 2, meaning many stores will be running but with reduced hours.
And the next national break isn’t far off either, with St Patrick’s Day coming on Tuesday, March 17.
Below is a quick guide to supermarket opening hours over the bank holiday weekend.
Tesco
Tesco opening hours across the country are expected to be normal on Friday, 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.
Dunnes Stores
Dunnes Stores will be operating as normal on Friday, 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.
Aldi
Aldi stores will be open as normal on Friday, 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, Monday opening times will vary slightly at certain stores, so customers should check details on Aldi’s website before their trip.
SuperValu
Each SuperValu will likely be operating as normal on Friday and 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.
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
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.
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