St. Patrick's Day 2025 sees Ireland brimming with excitement, as parades, concerts, and cultural events dominate city centres. Meanwhile, stores that remain open are ready to serve last-minute shoppers — but within the limited hours of operation that accompany this public holiday. FAQs Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated? St. Patrick's Day 2023: Opening hours for Dunnes Stores, Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Spar and SuperValu St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year which will see a change-up for supermarkets and shop around the country to prepare for festivals, parades and fair days Supermarkets in Ireland, including Lidl, Dunnes, SuperValu, Aldi, and Tesco, are changing their hours for the St Patrick's Day weekend. Many stores will close earlier on March 17, and alcohol sales will be restricted until 12:30 PM. Lidl will operate from 9 AM to 9 PM on St Patrick's Day, following its usual Sunday hours. Lidl is expected to be open from 9am to 9pm on St Patrick’s Day, which is their usual Sunday opening hours. The supermarket usually operates their Sunday hours on bank holidays. The typical Easter Opening Hours; Lidl Plus Click to open; St Patrick's Day Alcohol Offers From Thursday 13th March. However, on St Patrick's Day and Monday, March 18, stores will open at 9am and close at 9pm. Please note that opening hours may vary between locations, so consult the store locator for details. St Patrick’s weekend, one of the biggest festivals of the year, is upon us and many supermarkets have adjusted their opening hours for St Patrick’s Day on Sunday, 16 March 2025 ePaper On St Patrick's Day, supermarkets including Dunnes, SuperValu, Lidl, Tesco and Aldi will have reduced opening hours, while alcohol sales are delayed, so check your local store's timings in advance. On St Patrick's Day, supermarkets including Dunnes, SuperValu, Lidl, Tesco and Aldi will have reduced opening hours, while alcohol sales are delayed, so check your local store's timings in advance. Lidl is expected to be open from 9am to 9pm on St Patrick’s Day, which is their usual Sunday opening hours. The supermarket usually operates its Sunday hours on bank holidays. The typical St Patrick's Day 2025 falls on a Monday with many planning a full Bank Holiday Weekend of craic, ceol, food and drink. Galway city's St. Patrick's Day Festival runs from Friday 15 March till Monday 17 March, and many towns and villages around the county are similarly hard at it preparing for the most Irish day of the year. Contact us. Here you will find answers to Frequently Asked Questions as well as how to contact Customer Care! Supermarkets across Ireland, including Lidl, Dunnes, SuperValu, Aldi and Tesco, have confirmed opening hour changes over the St Patrick's Day bank holiday weekend, with some stores closing earlier The majority of Tesco stores nationwide will operate on their usual hours, importantly on St Patrick's Day Sunday when opening hours are 9am-10pm. Some stores, in Dublin city centre, may close due On St Patrick's Day, supermarkets including Dunnes, SuperValu, Lidl, Tesco and Aldi will have reduced opening hours, while alcohol sales are delayed, so check your local store's timings in advance. Supermarkets across Ireland, including Lidl, Dunnes, SuperValu, Aldi and Tesco, have confirmed opening hour changes over the St Patrick's Day bank holiday weekend, with some stores closing earlier MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025 – ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Most locations will be open with normal hours of operation. Check out the St. Patrick’s Day sales and special promotions! Tuesday, March 18 – Open Regular Hours Wednesday, March 19 – Open Regular Hours Thursday, March 20 – Open Regular Hours Friday, March 21 – Open Regular Hours. TUESDAY A Lidl spokesperson said: “Lidl Ireland stores will be operating normal opening hours for Saturday the 15th of March, 8am to 10pm. On Sunday the 16th March and Monday the 17th March, stores will
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