December 24, Christmas Eve, is here. Although many Spaniards are forward-thinking and have already made almost all their purchases to enjoy a dinner surrounded by family, there is always some product to add at the last minute. Furthermore, there are those who have no choice but to fill the car at the last minute. In 2023, Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, which complicates the logistics of the week a little more, and even more so considering that Monday, December 25, Christmas Day, is a national holiday, so practically all supermarkets will no longer be open. open until Tuesday the 26th.
With this calendar, most supermarkets will open on Sunday, December 24, although they will do so with reduced hours. Let’s see what the strategy of the main supermarket chains is:
The Mercadona supermarket chain is known for its strict opening hours policy, opening from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. from Monday to Saturday and closing on Sundays and holidays. However, Juan Roig’s company is going to make an exception this Christmas 2023 and will open its stores on Sundays in December, which coincide with the most important dates at this time of year.
In this way, Mercadona stores will open on Sunday, December 24, Christmas Eve. They will do it with special hours: from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., closing in the afternoon. The next day, Christmas Day, all establishments will remain closed [Mercadona store finder with their hours].
The French chain Carrefour and its various variants: Carrefour Market, Carrefour Express or Carrefour Bio, have different opening hours and days depending on the business and the city. The majority of establishments, especially those that are authorized to open on Sundays and holidays, will open their doors on Sunday, December 24, although they will do so during reduced hours, closing at 8:00 p.m. To avoid surprises, it is recommended to check Carrefour’s schedules in its store search engine.
The chain of German origin also opens its stores on Sundays and holidays, so they will also open on December 24, although with reduced hours, both opening (10:00 a.m.) and closing (3:00 p.m.). In the Lidl supermarket locator you can check the store hours in each location.
Día supermarkets will also open on Sunday, December 24 in the morning, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The best option to confirm the hours of your nearest center is to visit the Dia store finder.
Alcampo supermarkets will modify their usual hours on Christmas Eve. Some establishments will close at 6:00 p.m. and others will remain open until 8:00 p.m., so it is recommended to consult the Alcampo Store Finder.
Normal Aldi store hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., although they may vary slightly depending on the store. Some supermarkets of the German chain have special hours on Sundays and holidays in certain locations. On December 24, the centers will have special hours, opening at 10:00 a.m. and closing at 3:00 p.m. It is best to go to the Aldi website and check the hours of a specific establishment in the Aldi store locator.
AhorraMás supermarkets are also planning to advance their closing time on Christmas Eve. The stores will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. AhorraMás store finder.