Are the shops open this Friday?

this FridayNovember 1All Saints’ Day is a holiday in Aragon, which many will dedicate to visiting the cemetery and remembering those loved ones who are no longer here. Traditionally, this date follows the night of Halloween. Doesn’t work in Spain. as well as October 12 or December 6 and 8. However, in Aragon there are those who will have to go to work because It’s opening day in several cities of the Community, as reflected in the order published in the BOA on October 2, 2023.

Regional regulations determine the permitted days of operation. on Sundays and holidays in retail establishments for 2024 two months before the end of the year Most commercial holidays do not open in the provinces of Zaragoza, Huesca and Teruel. in 2024:

However, although Shops will open in the capital of Zaragoza on November 1including large stores such as Puerto Venezia, in other municipalities stores will be closed, as is the case in Alcañiz.

Aragonese rules give city councils powers replaces up to two Sundays and holidays of the established permitted operating mode

for each year, if they notify the Department of Industry of the Government of Aragon at least 15 calendar days in advance “of both the date proposed to be replaced and the new proposed date and, in any case, before April 30.” “

Besides, City councils are required to publish Sunday substitutions and holidays with the same notice.

The cities of Zaragoza, Huesca and Teruel that will not open their shops on Friday, November 1st.

According to the Aragon government website, Friday, November 1st will be commercial opening day. in all cities of the provinces of Zaragoza and Huesca.

The province of Teruel will be the only one whose municipality will not open its shops on November 1st, since the council has authorized a change to this day: Alcañiz.