Ahead of All Saints’ Day (Día de Todos los Santos), which in 2025 falls on a Saturday, Mercadona supermarket chain has decided to adjust its store hours across Spain. This decision will affect thousands of shoppers planning to shop on the holiday.
In most cities, Mercadona stores will be open to customers only in the morning—from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. After lunch, the supermarkets will close so that employees can spend the rest of the day with their families and rest. The company has taken this approach before, introducing shortened hours when major holidays coincide with weekends, aiming to balance customer needs with employee wellbeing.
However, not all regions will follow this rule. In Galicia, Navarra, and País Vasco, Mercadona stores will remain closed due to local regulations and company policies. Some areas of Aragón, particularly the Huesca province, will also be affected, with supermarkets not opening that day.
Customers are advised to check the current schedule of their nearest store in advance using the official store locator on the website. This will help avoid unpleasant surprises and allow for better holiday shopping plans.
Mercadona emphasizes that such schedule changes are part of its strategy to balance quality service with respect for employees’ right to rest. Typically, stores open on holidays only when a high influx of customers is expected, such as during the summer or on national holidays that fall on a Saturday. This year, November 1 will be one of those occasions, with morning hours available for anyone wishing to shop.
Thus, on All Saints’ Day, customers will be able to purchase essential products and goods before noon, as stores will close after 3:00 p.m. until the next business day. In some regions, Mercadona doors will remain closed all day, so keep this in mind when planning your visit.
