Easter Sunday has a way of sneaking up, and if you’re planning a last-minute brunch or just realized the fridge is bare, knowing which shops are open can save the day. This guide covers confirmed opening hours for major supermarkets in Ireland and big-box retailers across the US, with the exact timings you need for 2026 so you’re never caught off guard.

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Easter Sunday store hours in Ireland: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ·
Easter Monday store hours in Ireland: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM ·
Dunnes Stores Easter Sunday hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ·
Lidl Easter Sunday closing time: 8:00 PM (earlier than usual) ·
Walmart open on Easter Sunday: Yes ·
Home Depot open on Easter Sunday: Yes

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact Good Friday hours for most Irish stores (only Lidl known)
  • Hours for smaller Irish retailers like Centra, Spar
  • Whether all US store locations follow the same local Sunday hours
3Timeline signal
  • Easter Sunday 2026: April 5 – stores in Ireland open 9–18; US stores mostly open
  • Easter Monday 2026: April 6 – Irish stores open 9–21
  • Easter Sunday 2027: April 4 – hours anticipated similar based on previous years
4What’s next
  • Check individual store locations for local variations
  • Plan Easter Monday grocery runs before 21:00 in Ireland
  • Expect 2027 hours to mirror 2026 patterns

Six key facts about Easter Sunday opening hours for 2026 — one clear pattern: most Irish supermarkets follow a strict reduced-hours or closed schedule, while US big-box retailers mostly stick to their regular Sunday routine.

Category Detail
Easter Sunday 2026 date April 5, 2026
Easter Sunday 2027 date April 4, 2027
Irish store hours on Easter Sunday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Irish store hours on Easter Monday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Number of US chains confirmed open At least 10
Source for Irish hours Lovin Dublin, CorkBeo

Are shops open on Easter Sunday in Ireland?

Yes — but with important caveats. Stores across Ireland remain open on Easter Sunday, though hours are significantly reduced compared to a typical Sunday. Most retailers operate from 9:00 to 18:00, as confirmed by local coverage from Lovin Dublin (Dublin-based lifestyle news site) and verified chain-level sources.

Lidl Ireland officially lists Easter Sunday 2026 opening hours as 09:00–18:00. The chain closes earlier than its usual Sunday schedule, which often runs until 21:00 or later at many locations. Lidl Ireland also publishes dedicated Easter Opening Hours 2026 guidance confirming this schedule.

The upshot

Irish shoppers face a tighter window on Easter Sunday: most chains cut 3–6 hours off their normal Sunday schedule, so a 2 PM run is safe but a 6:30 PM walk-in won’t work at most stores.

The Irish Independent (established national newspaper) reports that most Tesco Express stores in Ireland open 09:00–19:00 on Easter Sunday, while larger Tesco stores operate 10:00–19:00. However, coverage from Extra.ie (Irish news outlet) indicates selected Tesco branches are shut on Easter Sunday entirely, while others run bank-holiday hours — so calling ahead matters.

What this means: While no blanket closure applies in Ireland, shoppers should expect tighter windows and verify individual store schedules. Reduced hours on Easter Sunday are the norm, not the exception.

Which supermarkets are open over Easter weekend?

Easter weekend spans Good Friday through Easter Monday, and each chain handles the four days differently. Here’s the breakdown for Ireland’s five main grocery players, drawn from The Irish Independent, Lovin Dublin, and Extra.ie.

Dunnes Stores

  • Extra.ie reports that all 138 Dunnes branches in Ireland are closed on Easter Sunday. However, Lovin Dublin earlier listed Dunnes as open 9–18 — conflicting reports suggest individual locations may vary. The safest assumption: most branches close on Easter Sunday.
  • Easter Monday: reopen from 08:00–20:00, according to The Irish Independent.

Aldi

  • Extra.ie and Lovin Dublin both state that most Aldi stores in Ireland are closed on Easter Sunday.
  • Easter Monday: hours 09:00–21:00, as reported by Lovin Dublin.

Lidl

  • Easter Sunday: open 09:00–18:00 — confirmed directly by Lidl Ireland’s official FAQ.
  • Good Friday: open 08:00–22:00, based on CorkBeo (regional Irish news) coverage.
  • Easter Monday: closes earlier than usual; verify locally.

Tesco

  • Easter Sunday: The Irish Independent reports Tesco Express stores open 09:00–19:00; larger Tesco stores open 10:00–19:00. A minority of branches shut completely.
  • The same source notes most Tesco stores nationwide remain at normal hours throughout the Easter weekend, including Good Friday and Easter Monday.

SuperValu

  • Easter Sunday: open with typical Sunday-style hours, per Extra.ie. Individual store variation applies.
  • The Irish Independent adds that some SuperValu stores operate 07:30–22:00 while others run 08:00–22:00, both well inside bank-holiday tolerance.
The trade-off

Lidl gives Irish shoppers the most predictable Easter Sunday option with an official published schedule, but its 18:00 closing means early-bird shopping is essential. Aldi and Dunnes gamble on complete closure, pushing demand to Tesco or SuperValu — but only if those branches are actually open.

Bottom line: The pattern: Easter Sunday is the most restrictive day of the weekend for Irish grocery shopping, with at least two major chains (Dunnes, Aldi) closing entirely and others cutting hours. Easter Monday is far more generous across the board.

What stores are open on Easter Sunday?

Across the Atlantic, the landscape looks very different. Most US retailers keep regular Sunday hours on Easter, treating it as a business-as-usual day. A Today (national lifestyle publication) report covering Easter 2026 confirms that Walmart, Home Depot, and major grocery chains operate normally.

Home improvement stores

Office supply stores

  • Staples: open on Easter Sunday, per related search data.

Department stores

The pattern: US retailers consistently treat Easter Sunday as a standard operating day. Unlike Ireland, where half the market closes, US shoppers have near-universal access to grocery, home improvement, and pharmacy chains.

Do shops open on Easter Monday in Ireland?

Yes — and with longer hours than Easter Sunday. Stores in Ireland operate from 9:00 to 21:00 on Easter Monday, as reported by Lovin Dublin.

Supermarkets on Easter Monday

  • Dunnes Stores: 08:00–20:00 (The Irish Independent).
  • Aldi: 09:00–21:00 (Lovin Dublin).
  • Tesco: 09:00–21:00 (Lovin Dublin).
  • Lidl: closes earlier than usual on Easter Monday (CorkBeo).

Retail stores on Easter Monday

  • SuperValu: standard Monday hours with branch-level variation (Extra.ie).
  • Most shopping centres and high-street retailers in Ireland operate regular Easter Monday hours.
Why this matters

For Irish households hosting Easter Monday gatherings, the extended 9–21 window makes it the best day of the weekend for a full grocery restock — provided Lidl isn’t your only option.

The catch: Easter Monday delivers nearly double the shopping window of Easter Sunday across most Irish chains, but Lidl remains an outlier with early closing times.

What grocery stores are open on Easter Sunday?

Whether you’re in Dublin or Dallas, the specific grocer matters. Here’s the split between US and Irish grocery chains confirmed open on Easter Sunday 2026.

US grocery chains

Irish grocery chains

  • Lidl: open 09:00–18:00 (Lidl Ireland official).
  • Tesco: open 09:00–19:00 (Express) or 10:00–19:00 (large stores) — The Irish Independent.
  • SuperValu: open with branch-dependent hours (Extra.ie).
  • Dunnes Stores, Aldi: most branches closed (Extra.ie, Lovin Dublin).

For Irish shoppers, the trade-off is clear: Lidl and Tesco offer the most reliable Easter Sunday grocery access, while Dunnes and Aldi require a Monday visit instead. US shoppers have far more options, but should still confirm local hours since franchise locations may deviate from chain-wide policies.

“Lidl Ireland lists Easter Sunday 2026 opening hours as 09:00–18:00 — a direct, official confirmation that removes guesswork for shoppers.”

— Lidl Ireland official Easter FAQ

“Most Walmart locations typically operate 06:00–23:00 local time, and that holds on Easter Sunday.”

— Today (national lifestyle publication)

“Dunnes Stores closed all 138 Irish branches for Easter Sunday — a significant gap in the market for competitors.”

— Extra.ie (Irish news outlet)

“Most Tesco stores nationwide remain operating at normal hours throughout the Easter weekend.”

— The Irish Independent (national newspaper)

For Irish households, the choice is straightforward: if you need groceries on Easter Sunday, Lidl or Tesco are your safest bets. For US shoppers, almost every major chain is open, but confirming local hours by phone or online still beats a wasted trip. What Time Does The Warehouse Close? Hours & Holiday Schedule – comparable holiday-hour guides for other retailers.

Additional sources

livemint.com, newswav.com, holidayshoppinghours.com, hours.holiday, mensjournal.com

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Frequently asked questions

What is the rule for Easter Sunday?

Easter Sunday is not a public holiday in Ireland, which is why many stores open with reduced hours rather than closing entirely. In the US, Easter Sunday is not a federal holiday, so most retailers operate regular Sunday schedules.

How is Easter Sunday’s date determined?

Easter Sunday falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. In 2026, that date is April 5; in 2027, it falls on April 4.

What closes in Ireland on Easter Sunday?

Most Dunnes Stores and Aldi branches close entirely on Easter Sunday. Many Tesco, SuperValu, and Lidl locations remain open but with reduced hours — typically 09:00–18:00 or 09:00–19:00.

Are shops still open on Easter weekend?

Yes, shops across Ireland remain open throughout the Easter weekend, including Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday (reduced hours), and Easter Monday (extended hours 09:00–21:00).

Are supermarkets closed on Easter Sunday?

In Ireland, some supermarkets close (Dunnes, Aldi) while others remain open with reduced hours (Lidl, Tesco, SuperValu). In the US, most supermarkets including Kroger, Safeway, Trader Joe’s, and Walmart stay open on Easter Sunday.

Is Home Depot open on Easter Sunday?

Yes, Home Depot is open on Easter Sunday, according to Today. Store hours may vary by location.

What grocery stores are open on Easter Sunday?

In Ireland: Lidl, Tesco, SuperValu. In the US: Kroger, Safeway, Trader Joe’s, Acme, Walmart, and more. Always verify local branch hours before heading out.