Shops in Ireland have reduced hours on St. Patrick's Day

On St. Patrick's Day, many shops in Ireland will operate on reduced hours, similar to Sunday schedules. Major retailers like Dunnes, Lidl, Tesco, Aldi, and SuperValu will be open, but customers should check specific hours online. Alcohol sales will be restricted today, with purchases allowed only between 12:30 PM and 10:00 PM. This is different from the usual Monday start time of 10:30 AM. In the U.S., St. Patrick's Day is celebrated with parades, but it is not a public holiday. Schools and businesses will operate normally, although major parades may cause temporary traffic disruptions in cities with large Irish-American populations.