The May bank holiday weekend is almost upon us meaning shops and supermarkets across Ireland will be making changes to their usual opening hours.
Anyone looking to stock up for the long weekend or replenish supplies on bank holiday Monday is being urged to check their local shops operating hours in advance so they don’t get caught out.
May bank holiday Monday falls on May 2 this year, meaning many shops will be operating with reduced hours. However, the majority of shops are not expected to close on Monday.
They may be opening later than usual though, so it is best to note down when your local shop will be operating so you don't get caught out.
Here is everything you need to know about supermarket and shop opening times on across the bank holiday weekend, including details on how to check your local stores.
Tesco
Tesco opening hours across the country are due to remain as 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.
Lidl
Lidl stores across Ireland operate Sunday 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
SuperValu
Each SuperValu will likely be operating as normal on Friday and Saturday, while implementing their usual Sunday hours on bank holiday Monday.
Opening hours for SuperValu stores vary depending on each shop so you can check out the official SuperValu website for your local store's opening hours.
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.
These vary from store to store so you can check out the official website for more information on your local supermarket.
Aldi
Aldi stores across Ireland operate their weekend hours on bank holidays. The usual opening hours for bank holiday weekends are:
Friday: 9am until 10pm
Saturday, 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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