Mercadona confirms changes to the hours of its supermarkets starting December 2

Faced with a month full of special dates, it is common for supermarkets modify your opening and closing hours. This is the case of Mercadona, which has already informed all its customers of the changes in December, including the days on which they will close their doors and it will therefore not be possible to make purchases in their establishments.

Mercadona has managed to consolidate as one of the preferred options for Spanish consumers. Currently, the Valencian chain has more than 1,600 establishments around Spain. For this reason, it is advisable to know what the supermarket hours will be both during the December long weekend and at Christmas.

When does Mercadona open on the December long weekend?

The December long weekend is one of the most anticipated vacation periods of the year, due to the proximity of two national holidays: the 6th (Constitution Day) and the 8th (Immaculate Conception Day). However, this year not all workers will enjoy the traditional long weekendsince the holiday of the 8th falls on a Sunday and will not be moved to the following Monday in all territories.

The communities that will have a holiday on Monday, December 9 are: Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Castilla y León, Extremadura, Murcia and Melilla. In these regions you can enjoy four days of vacation. However, Monday will be a working and school day in the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castilla-La Mancha, Catalonia, the Valencian Community, Galicia, La Rioja, Madrid, Navarra and the Basque Country.

When does Mercadona open at Christmas?

After the December long weekend, Christmas arrives and, with it, the last national holiday before the end of the year. It is about the Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day. The celebration of this very important day on the calendar will alter Mercadona’s schedule, which will close all its establishments, as will Wednesday, January 1New Year.

In addition, the supermarkets of the Valencian chain will modify their opening and closing hours on Tuesdays December 24 and 31Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, respectively. Mercadona will open its establishments to facilitate shopping, although it will reduce its usual hours.

In any case, Mercadona recommends its clients consult the store search engine on its official websiteDetailed information about the hours of each establishment, as well as the days on which they will be closed.