MADRID Dec. 23 () –
With the arrival of Christmas, festive dates mark the calendar of millions of homes in Spain. During these celebrations, many food chains adapt their schedules to fit the needs of consumers and the festivities.
Although most supermarkets remain closed on December 25 and January 1 due to national holidays, on days such as December 24 and 31 it is common to find reduced opening hours that allow for last-minute purchases.
To make Christmas planning easier, we have compiled the special opening hours of Mercadona, Lidl, Carrefour, Día, Aldi and other supermarkets during these key dates. Furthermore, given that hours may vary between different autonomous communities and stores, it is advisable to consult the specific hours of each store on the chains’ official websites to avoid setbacks.
MARKET
The Mercadona chain, known for closing on Sundays and holidays, will make some modifications to its schedule during the holidays:
* Tuesday, December 24: from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
* Wednesday, December 25: closed all day.
* Tuesday, December 31: from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
* Wednesday, January 1: closed all day.
To check specific store hours, Mercadona’s official website offers detailed information: https://info.mercadona.es/es/supermercados.
CARREFOUR
Carrefour has variable hours depending on the establishment. While some stores will open on December 25 and January 6, others will remain closed. It is advisable to check the specific schedules on the chain’s website: https://www.carrefour.es/tiendas-carrefour/aperturas-en-fest… .
ALDI
Aldi offers reduced hours on some key days:
* Tuesday, December 24: reduced hours (check in store).
* Wednesday, December 25: closed all day.
* Thursday, December 26 (in Catalonia): reduced hours in stores that open on Sundays (from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.).
* Tuesday, December 31: reduced hours (check in store).
* Wednesday, January 1: closed all day.
*Monday, January 6: closed all day.
The specific hours of each establishment are available on the official Aldi search engine: https://www.aldi.es/supermercados/encuentra-tu-supermercado….
DAY
The Día chain will maintain the following schedules:
* Tuesday, December 24: from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
* Wednesday, December 25: closed all day.
* Tuesday, December 31: from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
* Wednesday, January 1: closed all day.
For more details, the specific hours of each store can be consulted in the Day search engine: https://www.dia.es/l/supermercados-abiertos-hoy.
LIDL
Lidl will open with reduced hours on the following dates:
* Tuesday, December 24: from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
* Wednesday, December 25: closed all day.
* Tuesday, December 31: from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
* Wednesday, January 1: closed all day.
Hours may vary depending on the autonomous community, and it is possible to consult them in the ‘My Store’ section of their official website: https://www.lidl.es/es/buscador-de-supermercados/s1240 .
YOU SAVE
Ahorramas will have adjusted hours during the holidays:
* Tuesday, December 24: check store hours.
* Tuesday, December 31: check store hours.
* Wednesday, December 25: closed all day.
* Wednesday, January 1: closed all day.
*Monday, January 6: closed all day.
For specific times, you can access the store finder on their official website: https://www.ahorramas.com/encuentra-tu-tienda.
HYPERCOR
Hipercor will maintain these schedules during Christmas:
* Tuesday, December 24: from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
* Tuesday, December 31: from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
* Wednesday, December 25: closed all day.
* Wednesday, January 1: closed all day.
*Monday, January 6: closed all day.
EL CORTE INGLÉS SUPERMARKETS
El Corte Inglés will have special hours in its supermarkets:
* Tuesday, December 24: from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
* Tuesday, December 31: from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
* Wednesday, December 25: closed all day.
* Wednesday, January 1: closed all day.
*Monday, January 6: closed all day.
Additional details are available on their official website: https://www.elcorteingles.es/centroscomerciales/es/eci.
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