As Christmas celebrations continue, many stores, pharmacies, and eateries will be closed on St. Stephen’s Day.
However, some retailers will operate with shortened business hours. A few supermarkets will also be open, allowing you to pick up any necessary groceries.
The major Irish supermarkets’ St. Stephen’s Day hours are as follows:
Aldi
St. Stephen’s Day is a national holiday for Aldi stores.
On December 27, they will reopen with their regular 9 am–9 pm hours.
Aldi stores will close on New Year’s Eve at 7 p.m. and will be closed on New Year’s Day.
Lidl
On St. Stephen’s Day, Lidl will also close all of its locations nationwide. On December 27, they will reopen from 9 am to 9 pm.
Lidl stores will close on New Year’s Eve at 7 p.m., and all establishments will be closed on New Year’s Day.
Tesco
On St. Stephen’s Day, Tesco stores across the nation will have shortened hours. Each store has its own opening times, but the majority open between 9 am and 10 am.
To find your local store’s opening hours, click here.
Dunnes Stores
On St. Stephen’s Day, all Dunnes Stores will be closed nationwide. On December 27, they will reopen with regular business hours.
To find your local store’s trading hours, click here.
Supervalu
On St. Stephen’s Day, Supervalu will remain open but with shortened hours. The specific hours of operation vary by branch.
You can find your local supermarket using their store locator here.