Dec 08, 2025
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Some stores open reduced or special hours on the day of the Immaculate Conception
Business opening ceremony
What stores are open today, December 8, in Barcelona and the rest of Catalonia?LIDL, Mercadona and other development times
Some stores open reduced or special hours during Immaculate Conception
What shopping centers are open in Barcelona and Catalonia today, December 8th?
When will the shops and stores open on Sunday for the Christmas campaign in Barcelona?
Today, December 8, the day of the conception of Pilatsia is one of the nine national holidays in the 2025 calendar for each region.
The opening or closing of large chains varies according to the location of the establishment and the business policy of each group.
While some stores will be closed entirely, others will be open with reduced or special hours
National festival
Article 37.2 of the Workers' Statute establishes that “work vacations, which are paid and non-refundable, may not exceed fourteen annually, two of which will be local.”
In addition, there are New Year's Day, May 1, August 12, November 12, Constitution Day (December 6), May Day (December 8) and Christmas (December).
One of the most popular supermarkets in Spain is Mercadona.The supermarket chain in Valencia usually closes most Sundays and national holidays to give workers a break, but the Constitution makes the long weekend an exception: most stores in Barcelona and Catalonia are open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., making weekend shopping easier.However, it is advisable to check if your usual store is among them.
Another active holiday in Catalonia is Carrofour.Like Mercadona, it will open most of its stores during the holidays, although the time varies depending on the type of store and the situation: some may continue to be normal, reducing the time they should, reducing or close.It is recommended to check the hours of each store on their website.
As for Lidl, its supermarkets will be open on both days in Barcelona and the rest of Catalonia at the usual times.However, if you want to be sure of opening hours, you can check their website.
Consum Valencia's cooperative, another of the busiest supermarkets, will have stores open most of the time.However, Charter, the Consum franchise that serves small towns and urban areas, will keep most of its facilities open, albeit some with reduced hours.Check opening hours to see which stores are open.
For Alcampo, most shops and supermarkets will remain open without changing their hours.They will usually be available from 9am.M to 10 p.With a few exceptions.In any case, we recommend that you check their website for sure.
Although opening hours are reduced, the supermarket is usually open on holidays.However, this Saturday in their usual hours, from 9 a.m., some stores, especially in uncovered areas, may be closed, so it is recommended to check the opening hours of the nearest establishment on the official website.
As for Caprabo, there is not much information available about opening hours on this date.While it is believed that some stores will remain open, the food distribution chain said: "In Catalonia, public holidays may vary depending on the type of holiday and location. Therefore, some Caprabo stores will be open on public holidays with special opening hours. In any supermarket."
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