This is what is reopening on Friday, next Friday and on May 24 - it has been a long wait for the exit from COVID-19 lockdown in NI since it started in December 2020

We have waited and waited for this, but at last the day is within touching distance.

On Friday Northern Ireland starts to officially reopen.

23 April

‍♀️ Hairdressers

Barbers

Beauty (& all close contact)

Outdoor visitor attractions

Driving Tests can resume

⚽️ Return to competitive sports

30 April

Outdoor dining

Outdoor bars / beer gardens etc.

‍‍‍ Up to 15 people from three households can meet outdoors

️‍♂️ Gyms

‍♀️ Swimming Pools

All non essential retail

Self-contained tourist accommodation (Caravans, Holiday Homes, B&B etc.)

Curfew on takeaway and off-licences removed

24 May

Indoor restaurants / dining

Indoor bars and pubs

Hotels Reopen

✅ Inside visitor attractions

13. REOPENING APRIL 30

On April 30 self-contained tourist accomodation including caravans and B&B reopen.

AND May 24 could see the return of infoor restaurants and dining. Photo: PA

AND May 24 could see the return of indoor bars and pubs.

May 24 could also see NI hotels reopening.