M&S Opening Hours 2025: Easter, Boxing Day & Store Times

Anyone who’s ever dashed into M&S for a last-minute outfit or a decent baguette knows that store hours aren’t always straightforward, with each Dublin store—Grafton Street, Liffey Valley, Blanchardstown—operating its own timetable and holiday periods adding variation. This guide lays out the current hours for the city’s busiest branches, what to expect on Easter and Boxing Day, and how to get the best discounts.

Grafton Street Saturday opening: 08:00 – 20:00 ·
Liffey Valley Saturday opening: 09:00 – 20:00 ·
Grafton Street Sunday opening: 10:00 – 19:00 ·
Liffey Valley Sunday opening: 10:00 – 19:00 ·
Blanchardstown Sunday opening: 10:00 – 18:00

Four Dublin stores, one pattern: weekday hours start between 8–9 AM and close between 7–9 PM, while Sunday hours are tighter across the board.

Are Marks and Spencer open over Easter?

Easter weekend is one of the trickiest periods for shopping in Ireland. Official guidance from Ireland’s tourism website (Ireland.com) notes that most shops close on Easter Monday, or open later and close earlier than usual. In larger cities like Dublin, more stores stay open, but it’s not guaranteed.

Is M&S opening Boxing Day?

In the Republic of Ireland, 26 December is St Stephen’s Day (known as Boxing Day in Northern Ireland). According to Ireland.com, it marks the unofficial start of post-Christmas sales in big cities, while smaller towns keep most shops closed. M&S Mary Street Facebook page previously posted reduced hours around Christmas.

The implication: if you’re in Dublin city centre, M&S will likely be open on Boxing Day, but with shorter hours than a normal weekday. Check the specific store page in late December.

What are the Easter opening hours for M&S stores in Dublin?

No official dates are available for 2025, but you can look at how competitors handle the weekend. Lidl Ireland’s Easter 2026 schedule (the closest published reference) shows Good Friday 08:00–22:00, Holy Saturday 08:00–22:00, Easter Sunday 09:00–18:00, and Easter Monday 09:00–21:00.

For M&S, a RSVP Magazine Facebook post states M&S Foodhalls will be open over Easter weekend, but doesn’t give exact times. Expect Foodhall hours to be more generous than the clothing section.

What are M&S opening hours today?

General weekday hours across M&S Dublin stores fall into a consistent band: Monday to Saturday opening between 08:00 and 09:00, closing between 19:00 and 21:00. Sunday hours are shorter, typically 10:00–19:00.

But individual locations vary. The table below shows the differences between three major stores on a typical Saturday.

Three stores, one pattern: city-centre branches open earlier on Saturday, suburban ones start later but finish later.

What are M&S opening hours on Grafton Street?

The Grafton Street store opens at 08:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, and 10:00 on Sundays. Closing times are 20:00 on Saturday and 19:00 on Sunday. (M&S official store page)

What are M&S opening hours in Santry?

Santry store hours are not directly confirmed in official sources, but the M&S Ireland store listing page allows you to look up any location by name. Most large suburban stores follow the 08:00–19:00 weekday pattern.

What are M&S opening hours in Douglas?

The Douglas, Cork store appears on the M&S store listing. A Yelp listing (medium confidence) suggests Cork stores operate similar hours to Dublin suburban branches.

What are M&S opening hours in Blanchardstown?

According to the Blanchardstown Centre directory, the M&S store is open Monday–Friday 08:00–21:00, Saturday 08:00–19:00, and Sunday 10:00–18:00. Note the earlier Sunday close compared to city-centre stores.

What are M&S opening hours on Henry Street?

Henry Street (near Mary Street) hours are not published separately, but the adjacent Mary Street store’s Facebook page has posted typical 08:00–19:00 Saturday hours.

What are M&S opening hours in Liffey Valley?

Liffey Valley’s M&S official store page shows Saturday 09:00–20:00, Sunday 10:00–19:00.

What are M&S opening hours on Mary Street?

Mary Street is one of the busiest M&S stores in Dublin. While not directly confirmed in official online sources, the store’s Facebook page has shared Christmas Eve hours, suggesting it follows the typical 08:00–19:00 Saturday pattern.

Do over 60s get 10% off at M&S?

Yes, M&S runs a regular over-60s discount: 10% off clothing and homewares every Tuesday. The offer does not apply to food purchases. Eligibility is straightforward—you just need to prove your age in-store.

For deeper savings, the M&S Sparks loyalty programme occasionally offers 20% off limited-time promotions. These are typically sent to Sparks members via email or the app.

How to get 20% off M&S?

The 20% off promotions are usually part of the Sparks loyalty programme and appear seasonally. Sign up at M&S Ireland to receive alerts. These offers apply to full-price clothing and home items, not food.

The trade-off: the discount is attractive, but it’s only available for a limited window and cannot be combined with the over-60s Tuesday offer.

Where is the biggest M&S in Ireland?

The largest M&S store in Ireland is at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in Dublin. The M&S official store page lists it as a flagship location with both clothing and Foodhall under one roof. Grafton Street comes a close second.

What is the Irish version of M&S?

M&S operates under its own name in Ireland—there is no separate brand or joint venture. For a similar offering, many Irish shoppers compare it to Dunnes Stores, which also sells clothing and groceries, but M&S is generally viewed as a mid-to-premium option.

Why this matters: knowing the biggest store helps if you’re looking for the widest selection of clothing ranges or a larger Foodhall. Liffey Valley gives you both under one roof, while Grafton Street is more compact.

Is M&S opening Boxing Day?

As covered earlier, Boxing Day (St Stephen’s Day) is a major shopping day in Dublin city centre. M&S Grafton Street and Liffey Valley stores are likely to open with reduced hours, though 2025 times haven’t been confirmed. Smaller suburban stores may remain closed.

“In big cities, St Stephen’s Day is the unofficial start of post-Christmas sales while smaller towns often keep most shops closed.”

— Ireland.com (Ireland’s official tourism website)

“Large shops over 280 square metres must not open on Easter Sunday or Christmas Day in Northern Ireland.”

— NIBusinessInfo (Northern Ireland business guidance)

For Dublin shoppers, the M&S Online Ireland: Shopping, Delivery & Food Guide offers tips for ordering from home, while the M&S Ireland Online Status page tracks current availability.

Whether you’re after a last-minute Easter centrepiece or a Boxing Day bargain, the rule of thumb is simple: check the M&S Ireland store listing a week before your visit. City-centre stores will stay open, suburban branches may trim hours, and food halls generally run longer than the clothing section. For the over-60s discount, Tuesdays remain the best day to shop—just remember it’s clothes only.

For those planning a visit, it’s worth checking the latest M&S opening hours in Ireland as Sunday trading restrictions can vary by location.

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