Zara is another of the major retail chains whose hours change this Friday, September 11 due to the celebration of the Diada in Catalonia.
The Inditex brand has numerous establishments in Barcelona and its province, from Passeig de Gràcia and Portal de l'Àngel to L'Illa, Glòries, Diagonal Mar, or La Maquinista.
The key is the location: not all shopping centers in Barcelona will open their stores during the holiday.
Zara has about twenty locations in Barcelona and its province
The official locator of Zara lists 20 establishments in the province of Barcelona.
Among them are:
- Passeig de Gràcia.
- Catalunya.
- Portal de l'Àngel.
- Gran de Gràcia.
- L'Illa.
- Glòries.
- Diagonal Mar.
- La Maquinista.
- Gran Via 2.
- Splau.
- Finestrelles.
- Sant Cugat.
- Mataró Parc.
This distribution means that the hours during the Diada can vary considerably between establishments.
Zara at Passeig de Gràcia
One of the most prominent establishments of the chain is located in Passeig de Gràcia, with differentiated spaces for women, men, and children.
Its regular hours extend to 10:00 PM, although during a holiday, the specific hours applicable that day must be followed.
Passeig de Gràcia is located within the major commercial and tourist axis of Barcelona.
Zara at Diagonal Mar
Diagonal Mar is one of the shopping centers that opens its stores during the Diada, with special commercial hours from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Zara has a store in the complex.
Zara at L'Illa
L'Illa Diagonal also opens its stores on September 11 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Zara is among the brands present in this shopping center.
Zara at Glòries
Another of the major centers that opens during the holiday is Westfield Glòries, whose special commercial hours for the Diada are from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Zara also has a store in this complex.
La Maquinista, Gran Via 2, and Splau
The situation is different in other major centers.
The stores of La Maquinista, Gran Via 2, and Splau remain closed during the Diada, although some of these complexes keep restaurants, cinemas, and leisure spaces open.
Zara has establishments in all three.
Why some Zaras open and others close
The difference is not solely due to Zara.
September 11 is a holiday throughout Catalonia, but Barcelona has commercial exceptions and a special regime for areas of high tourist influx.
Additionally, each shopping center has its own authorized opening calendar.
For that reason, before going to a Zara store during the Diada, it is important to check the specific location, instead of applying a single schedule to the entire chain.