The December long weekend is once again changing commercial activity in Madrid, especially in the food sector. With the
Opening hours of the main supermarkets in Madrid this December 6
The Constitution Day holiday will not hinder commercial activity in Madrid, although supermarkets have adapted their schedules to meet the increased demand for the long weekend without affecting the rest of their staff.
These are the confirmed slots for this Saturday, December 6, according to each network:
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Mercadona: open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; closed Sunday 7 and Monday 8.
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Lidl: general opening hours from 9:00 to 21:00 (with possible variations per store).
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DIA: most stores will be open regular hours, also on Monday 8.
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Carrefour: hypermarkets and supermarkets open until 22:00; Carrefour Express, until approximately 15:00.
With these differences between chains and establishments, companies recommend checking the specific hours of each store before traveling, especially on a long weekend that concentrates one of the largest commercial influxes prior to Christmas.
Chains with reduced or variable schedules during the long weekend
Some chains have opted for more flexible opening hours for this long weekend. Aldi will incorporate reduced openings (approximately from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm) in certain stores. Stores such as the one located in Fuencarral will extend their opening hours until 22:00 hours, but not all will follow this pattern, so individual consultation is essential.
Meanwhile, El Corte Inglés, Hipercor and Supercor will operate normally on December 6, maintaining their 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. slot, both on Saturday and Monday.
At Ahorramás, Saturday opening will be limited to its typical holiday opening hours: from 9:00 to 15:00. Meanwhile, Alcampo will open most of its centers, although with different schedules depending on the establishment, which is why they refer to their official website to confirm each address.
Froiz, on the other hand, has decided to close most of its stores on Constitution Day.
Checking before leaving, the best option
The combination of the beginning of December, the long weekend and the proximity of Christmas makes these days one of the busiest shopping times of the year. For this reason, all the chains agree on one recommendation: check the updated schedules on their digital platforms beforehand.
Although most supermarkets in Madrid will be open on Saturday, December 6, there are significant differences depending on the chain, location or store format. Checking the opening hours before you go can help you avoid queues, unnecessary waiting or unexpected closures in the middle of the holiday.
