Supermarket opening hours: Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and Supervalu are open here at Christmas
The inevitable rush in the last week before Christmas can hardly be avoided. Someone always forgets something, and whether it’s the carrots, the ice cream, or a last shot of turkey, there can be chaos.
ajor supermarkets across the city have extended their Christmas opening hours to allow shoppers to snag those festive essentials. Here are the opening hours for all major grocery stores:
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All Tesco branches will be closed on Christmas Day
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Tesco will extend its opening hours for last minute shoppers this Christmas. Hours of operation vary by store, but here’s what to expect:
20 December: 8am to 10pm
21st to 23rd December: 8am to midnight
Christmas Eve: 8am to 7pm
Christmas Day: closed
Stephen’s Day: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
27 December: 9am to 8pm
December 28-30: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m
New Year’s Eve: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m
New Year: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m
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Aldi branches remain closed on Christmas and St. Stephen’s Day
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In the lead up to Christmas, Aldi is extending its Christmas week opening hours from 8am to give shoppers more time to grab last-minute essentials.
It’s also good news for late-night shoppers, as opening hours have been extended to 11pm. Shops are also open until 7pm on Christmas Eve, but customers should check the details of local shops online to avoid disappointment.
Aldi closes its branches as usual on Christmas Day and keeps all branches closed again on St. Stephen’s Day.
Most shops are open from 9am to 9pm between Christmas and New Year’s and until 7pm on New Year’s Eve to give shoppers everything they need to ring in the new year.
Extended Christmas opening hours of Aldi:
December 19-23: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m
Christmas Eve: 8am to 7pm
Christmas Day and St. Stephen’s Day – closed
27th to 30th December: 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m
New Year’s Eve: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m
New Year: closed
Lidl
If you feel like doing your Christmas shopping at Lidl, you can also use the extended opening hours. Some stores may vary slightly – so check with your local Lidl first.
December 19-23: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m
Christmas Eve: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m
Christmas Day & St. Stephen’s Day: Closed
27 December: 9am to 9pm
December 28-30: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m
New Year’s Eve: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m
New Year: closed
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Check with your local Supervalu for opening times
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As each shop is independently owned, opening times vary. Customers are advised to check online with their local store before visiting.
For example, Supervalu in Dun Laoghaire, South Dublin is open on Christmas Eve from 8am to 6pm. The outlet closes on Christmas Day and St. Stephen’s Day and reopens on December 27 at 9 a.m.
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Busier Dunnes Stores have longer opening hours
Dunnes shops
Dunnes will have extended opening hours across Ireland for Christmas. Hours of operation may change depending on the location of the sTore, with busier places with longer opening hours. Customers are asked to contact their nearest branch for details.
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