SUPERMARKETS OPEN OCTOBER 12 | Today, October 12, supermarkets will open in Barcelona and Catalonia: Mercadona, Lidl, Caprabo.
On October 12 we celebrate the Day Latin American Day or Spanish National Holiday, a day that “seeks to solemnly recall various moments collective history which are part of the common historical, cultural and social heritage,” according to the law establishing the festival.
Law 18/1987 established October 12 as a national holiday in Spain. The legal text states: “The chosen date symbolizes the historical anniversary when Spain, approaching the completion of the process of building a state based on our cultural and political pluralism, and the integration of the kingdoms of Spain into one monarchy, begins a period of linguistic and cultural projection beyond the borders of Europe. In other words, he notes discovery of America from the outside Christopher Columbus He October 12, 1492
Is the party being moved to Monday?
Since the holiday falls on a Saturday, many are wondering if the party will be moved to Monday, as is usually the case when the holiday falls on a weekend. But the answer is no.
However, despite the holiday, almost all shopping centers in Catalonia will open their doors at normal times, since this is one of the holidays that the Generalitat considers a commercial opening.
What about supermarkets and shops in the city? The truth is that, like every Sunday and holidays, there will be few supermarkets are open in Barcelona.
Holiday calendar
Bon Preu, Aldi, Lidl and Mercadona usually follow the calendar. municipalities and close or establish special hours in their Shops in Barcelona this Saturday, October 12th..
But Caprabo, Condis, Dia and CarrefourFor example, most of their stores will open. The best option is to check their website to see if the business is available in your area.
Bon Preu / Esclat
Almost 150 supermarkets of the Bonpreu group (Bonpreu and Esclat) in Catalonia will open this Saturday with special hours from 9:00 to 14:30.
Caprabo
The supermarket chain, founded in Barcelona and taken over by Basque group Eroski in 2009, opens a large portion of its stores on Sundays. So on Saturday, although it is a day off, the work schedule remains normal: from 9 am to 9 pm. In any case, it may vary, so it is advisable to check the specific store in a given search engine on its website.
Condis
The supermarkets, born at the Mercat de la Mercè stop in Barcelona, have more than 568 establishments in Catalonia and 13 in Andorra. Since these stores are also open on Sundays, on holidays they are open as usual from 9:00 to 23:00. However, it is advisable to look at the chain’s website and check the operating hours of a particular store in a search engine.
Carrefour
French Carrefour will open stores in Barcelona, although not all of its locations. Some centers will open an hour later at 10:00 and close at 22:00. However, each of its stores (Carrefour, Market, Express, 24 hours) have different opening hours depending on the city in which they are located. It is recommended to check the website for stores that will be open.
Lidl
The German chain is open on Sundays and holidays, although at different times depending on store locations. Some establishments will delay opening by one hour, at 10:00, and close at 22:00. On their website you can consult about the centers that will operate.
Aldi
Like Lidl, Aldi stores are open on Sundays and public holidays, but will operate reduced opening hours on national holidays. Some stores have set opening hours later at 10 a.m. and will extend closing times by half an hour to 10 p.m. However, not all establishments will remain open, it is recommended to check the website in advance.
Day
Dia supermarkets are usually open from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 21:30. However, there will also be differences in opening and closing on October 12 depending on the location of the establishment. We recommend that you use the site’s search engine.
Mercadona
The Valencia supermarket chain is generally closed on public holidays and Sundays as part of its policy. However, there are exceptions in some areas and stores, so some supermarkets will remain open until 3pm. Check their schedule on the website.
consumption
Supermarkets in Valencia usually open their stores on Saturdays from 9:00 to 23:00, as well as on Sundays and holidays. In principle, this October 12 will not be an exception and you will be able to go shopping at this time from 9:00 to 23:00. However, it is advisable to confirm that your store is open online.
English court
Corte Inglés opening and closing hours will also vary by store. During holidays they are usually open from 11:00 to 22:00 in Barcelona and other cities such as Zaragoza, Madrid, Valencia or Seville. You can check whether the establishment you are interested in will open on October 12 or not on the supermarket page.
Supercore
The supermarket chain, owned by El Corte Inglés, usually opens on Sundays and holidays. On October 12, hours are expected to be from 9:00 or 10:00 to 22:00. Check your center in the Supercor store locator.
Alcampo
The supermarket chain is open on Sundays and holidays, so most Alcampo businesses are expected to remain open on Columbus Day. However, the schedule is subject to change. Check their website for closing and opening times.