Easter Weekend Supermarket Opening Hours for Irish Shoppers

With Easter rapidly approaching, supermarkets across the country are gearing up for one of the busiest periods of the year. As families prepare to gather together to celebrate the holiday, many will be wondering what the opening hours will be for their local supermarkets. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the Easter opening hours for Tesco, SuperValu, Aldi, and Lidl, helping you plan your shopping trip and ensure you have everything you need for a happy and well-stocked Easter.


As the Easter bank holiday weekend approaches, many are focused on preparing for the big dinner on Sunday and any parties over the long weekend. Irish supermarkets’ opening hours vary, with Aldi and Lidl having nationwide opening times while others depend on location. Dunnes Stores, Tesco, and SuperValu all have differing opening hours, with customers encouraged to check their store locators. Aldi and Lidl will be closed on Easter Sunday, while Tesco will operate at normal hours throughout the weekend except for select stores that will be closed. Dunnes Stores outlets will be closed on Easter Sunday and will be operating Sunday opening hours on Easter Monday. SuperValu stores operate under individual opening hours, with some supported from 7:30am to 10pm and others from 8am to 10pm. All AIB self-service lobbies are open from 8am until 9pm every day, while Bank of Ireland, and Permanent TSB will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Post offices will be shut on Easter Monday but will reopen on Tuesday, April 11.


As Easter weekend approaches, it’s essential to plan your grocery shopping ahead of time. Thankfully, major supermarkets such as Tesco, SuperValu, Aldi, and Lidl have made it easy for you with extended opening hours. Now, you don’t have to worry about rushing to the supermarket before it closes with the enhanced opening times. So, prepare to indulge in all the delicious Easter treats, stock up on essentials, and make the most of your long weekend. Happy Easter!