St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Supermarket Opening Hours in Ireland

As Ireland prepares for its national holiday on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, shoppers are keen to know how supermarket opening hours will be affected. While most stores will be open, reduced hours are expected due to the bank holiday. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from major retailers.

General Information

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations will result in many shops opening later and closing earlier than usual. It’s advisable to check the specific opening hours of your local store before heading out. Alcohol sales will be delayed until 12:30 PM nationwide on March 17th, as per Irish licensing laws. Irish Mirror

Supermarket Opening Hours

Dunnes Stores

Dunnes Stores are expected to operate their usual Sunday opening hours on St. Patrick’s Day, generally from 9 AM to 8 PM. Yet, hours can vary significantly by location. Check the official Dunnes Stores website for details specific to your local supermarket. MSN

Lidl

Lidl stores are expected to be open from 9 AM to 9 PM on St. Patrick’s Day, aligning with their standard Sunday trading hours. You can verify hours for your local store here. Irish Mirror

Tesco

Opening hours at Tesco stores across Ireland will vary by location on St. Patrick’s Day. Many are anticipated to follow their usual Sunday hours, but it’s recommended to check the online store locator for precise timings. MSN

Aldi

Generally, Aldi stores across Ireland will operate their Sunday hours on the bank holiday, typically from 9 AM to 9 PM. However, customers should confirm details for their local store on the ALDI website as some variations may occur. Irish Mirror, The Sun. Specifically, Aldi locations in Swords and Dunshaughlin will open from 10am to 9pm, while Mulhuddart will open from 9am to 7pm.

SuperValu

SuperValu stores operate independently, meaning opening hours will differ depending on the location. Many are expected to follow their usual Sunday trading hours. Customers should check the official SuperValu website for their local store’s opening hours. Irish Mirror

Alcohol Sales

Please remember that alcohol sales will be delayed until 12:30 PM on St. Patrick’s Day. Supermarkets can only sell alcohol between 12:30 PM and 10 PM. Irish Mirror