In Northern Ireland on the 12th of July do all the shops shut?

Question

Or do some shops like corner shops (spar, centra, mace etc) open?

Answer 1

yes most do the big shops in the city centre close and most shopping centres the little ones open

Answer 2

This year there are some bigger stores opening.

Answer 3

they are suppose to all close, however I know that if workers in some small shops don't "support" this public holiday they open

Answer 4

According to the BBC,some shops,such as Tesco,will be open.

If you want, go to bbc.co.uk and click on the northern ireland link

Answer 5

Yes because the July 12 in Northern Ireland anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. However the holiday may be changed until July 14 in order celebrate the holiday with the French.

Answer 6

Lots of places are open today.

e.g Pizza places, cafes, ect. :p

Answer 7

Because it's the twelfth!

The Orange shops stay open though, which reminds me, I must get a mobile phone........

Answer 8

12th July = best day EVER!!!

and yes some shops open.. normally people who don't "support" this glorious day.