San Isidro once again turns Madrid into the epicenter of festivals, concerts, and popular activities, but it also alters the usual operation of many businesses. Due to the local holiday on Friday, May 15, several supermarket chains will modify their hours or close some of their establishments in the capital.
Before going shopping, it is advisable to check the specific hours of each store, as openings may vary depending on the location and type of establishment.
Mercadona will close its stores in Madrid capital
The Valencian chain Mercadona will keep its supermarkets in Madrid capital closed during the San Isidro holiday.
The establishments will reopen on Saturday, May 16, during their usual hours, from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM, while on Sunday they will remain closed, as is usual for most of its stores.
Lidl will open with reduced hours
In the case of Lidl, the forecast is that a good number of its supermarkets in Madrid will open during the holiday, although with special hours, generally between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
During the weekend, most establishments will resume their usual hours.
Dia will adapt hours according to each store
Dia supermarkets will not have uniform hours, as many of its stores operate under a franchise system.
Although the usual hours are typically between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM, some establishments may close earlier, especially on holidays.
Aldi will open with extended hours
The German chain Aldi plans to open its supermarkets on May 15 with approximate hours of 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
However, as this is a local holiday, the company recommends verifying the specific hours of each establishment.
Carrefour will depend on the type of store
At Carrefour, hours will vary depending on the commercial format.
While some hypermarkets may close, numerous local supermarkets will remain open, in some cases with hours from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Recommendation: check hours before going
Given that May 15 is a holiday only in the municipality of Madrid, hours may vary even between stores of the same chain.
Therefore, the general recommendation is to consult the official locator of each supermarket before traveling, especially for last-minute shopping during the San Isidro long weekend.