Anyone looking to stock up for the St Patrick's Day bank holiday weekend is being advised to check shop and supermarket opening hours in advance. Many are expected to be closing earlier than usual. Here are all of the opening hours for Ireland's main supermarkets over the St Patrick's Day weekend: Aldi . Aldi stores will operated their regular Sunday hours opening hours this St. Patrick's Day on Sunday 17 March, which is 9am until 9pm. The shop will operate the Bank Holiday Monday 18 March from 9am till 9pm. 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? Stores will also open between 9am-9pm on Monday 17th March for the St. Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday. However, customers should check details of local opening hours on ALDI’s website to avoid disappointment, as some stores’ hours may vary slightly. ALDI stores will resume normal opening hours from 8am as usual on Tuesday 18th March. The 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. 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. Customers are encouraged to dress up in green and other St. Patrick’s Day gear and the best themed outfit or costume will be rewarded with a €50 shopping voucher. Theresa Roseingrave, Marketing Manager at the Crescent Shopping Centre, said: “We are delighted to come on board as a sponsor for the Limerick St. Patrick’s Festival, running US Market Holidays 2025: The USA and many regions of Western countries are celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. That being said, March 17 is a holiday to honour and celebrate the foremost patron saint Ahead of the St Patrick's Day bank holiday this weekend, shoppers are being encouraged to verify their local supermarkets' opening hours. This year, St Patrick's Day falls on a Monday and as it's Ahead of the St Patrick's Day bank holiday this weekend, shoppers are being encouraged to verify their local supermarkets' opening hours. This year, St Patrick's Day falls on a Monday and as it's This St. Patrick's day, you can check out the Detroit Shamrock Festival Saturday, March 15th 12pm-10pm. On Friday, April 4th you can celebrate opening day at the Grand Slam Festival at the Detroit 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 St Patrick's Day celebrations kick off around the world as over 500,000 people to descend on Dublin. More half a million people are expected to line the streets of Dublin for today’s St Patrick The majority of Tesco branches across the country will operate their normal opening hours from 9am to 10pm on St Patrick's Day. Dublin city centre stores may be affected as result of the parade. Get ready to paint the town green this St. Patrick’s Day with Snazaroo face paints and colourful hairspray at Art & Hobby! Whether you’re colouring your hair green, white, and orange, or painting shamrock designs on faces, we have everything you need to complete your Paddy’s Day celebrations! Shopping with a grocery list main supermarkets over the St Patrick's Day weekend. city centre may be closed due to the St. Patricks day parade. To find the opening times for your nearest This St. Patrick's day, you can check out the Detroit Shamrock Festival Saturday, March 15th 12pm-10pm. Shopping. Deals. Animal and pet supplies; St. Patrick's Day, Opening Day Ahead of the St Patrick's Day bank holiday this weekend, shoppers are being encouraged to verify their local supermarkets' opening hours. This year, St Patrick's Day falls on a Monday and as it's
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