MercadonaSpain’s leading supermarket chain, has revolutionized the shopping experience since its creation in 1977 in Valencia. With a focus on quality, competitive prices and customer satisfaction, Mercadona has grown from a modest local store to a powerful company with more than 1,600 establishments throughout Spain. Its success is based on an innovative strategy that includes improving logistics, training its staff and creating products under its own brand.
Next Saturday, October 12 (Spanish National Day), Mercadona will open most of its supermarkets throughout the national territory, except in Aragon and the Basque Country. Generally, you will do it with a special schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to serve your bosses (as they call their customers).
To avoid surprises and plan your purchases in advance, Mercadona recommends its customers to consult the store locator on its official website. There you will find detailed information on the opening and closing times of each specific establishment, as well as the days of closure.
The reason why Mercadona supermarkets are going to close
Next October 12th, the day when National Day of SpainMercadona will only close the doors of its centers in Aragon and the Basque Country. Although Mercadona usually operates from Monday to Saturday during office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.The company will not close all of its centers on holidays like Columbus Day.
Customers should plan their purchases in advance and consult the official website’s search engine to find out the opening hours of the nearest supermarket.
National Day of Spain
The Spanish national holiday, celebrated on October 12, was officially established in 1987 by the Law 18/1987. This date commemorates the historical moment in which Spain completed its political and cultural unification, projecting its influence beyond Europe. October 12 coincides with the discovery of America in 1492.
This day was originally established in 1892 during the reign of María Cristina, to commemorate the IV Centenary of the discovery. Since then, this date has been considered an important date and, in 1935, the term “Hispanic Day” began to gain popularity, thanks to personalities such as Ramiro de Maeztu. Over the years, the celebration has been accompanied by a military parade presided over by the king and the authorities, symbolizing the unity of Spain.
Although originally called “Columbus Day”, the name was changed to “Columbus Day”to reflect the cultural and linguistic projection of Spain towards America. Finally, the 1987 law consolidated October 12 as the Spanish national holiday, highlighting its historical and cultural importance.
Celebration in Madrid
THE 2024 Edition of Hispanidadwhich will be held from October 4 to 13, is consolidated as the main event in Spain to commemorate Hispanic culture. This year, with Mexico as the guest country, artists and companies from Latin America will participate. The event will highlight the richness of Spanish, a language shared by more than 600 million people.
Madrid will be the scene of more than 100 activities including: music, theatre, folklore, visual arts and literature. Renowned cultural institutions, such as the Museum of America and Casa México, will be at the heart of the programming, which also includes gastronomic proposals. With the diversity of accents and artistic expressions, Hispanidad 2024 will celebrate the cultural richness of the Hispanic community.
Activities
From September 19 to October 13, it is presented “The Mayor of Zalamea”a piece by Calderón that explores honesty and the fight against inequality, directed by José Luis Alonso de Santos. Then, from October 12 to 27, the Spanish Ballet of the Community of Madrid will pay tribute to Spain’s musical and choreographic heritage, under the direction of Jesús Carmona.
In addition, October 11 will take place “Sonatina”an adaptation of a classic ballet by Antonio Najarro at the Costume Museum. At Santander Park, two free shows will be presented on October 11: “Alone,” a one-man show about solitude, and “Viva México!”, which celebrates Mexican folklore with music and dance performances in the capital.
On the other hand, the Art exhibitions Madrid They will exhibit contemporary Spanish-American works, while the Casa de Alba Foundation will inaugurate the exhibition “Letters of Columbus”, which displays autographs of Christopher Columbus. These activities offer a rich cultural diversity to enjoy in the capital.
