This Saturday, October 12, in the work calendar, is Hispanic Day, Pilar Day and Armed Forces Day, during which the National Day of Spain is celebrated. This date commemorates the discovery of America in 1492, with which, as the Ministry of Defense indicates, “a period of linguistic and cultural projection in America” was established.
As a result, and as it is a national holiday, many businesses will have special opening hours. Except for a few who will maintain the morning and afternoon schedule. These are the supermarket opening hours on this date.
Mercadona opening hours
The Valencian supermarket chain generally remains closed on public holidays and Sundays, in accordance with its policy. However, it will open its doors on Saturday October 12 for half a day, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Throughout the country except in the Basque Country and Aragon where they will close all day. In order not to be closed for two consecutive days, as would be the case on Sunday the 13th.
Carrefour opening hours
French brand supermarkets will open. but not all of its establishments. Some will be open to 10 a.m. and will close at 10 p.m.. With the clarification that each of its stores (Carrefour, Market, Express, 24 hours a day) will have different hours depending on the city. The best way to find out if the nearest Carrefour is open is to check on the website.
Lidl opening hours
The German chain opens its doors on Sundays and public holidays, but at different times depending on the location of the stores. Some establishments will delay their opening by one hour, 10:00 a.m. and closing at 10:00 p.m.. On their website you can check which centers will be operational.
Aldi opening hours
Aldi stores are open on Sundays and public holidays, but on National Day they will do so with reduced hours. Some stores have set opening hours later, at 10:00 a.m., and they will extend the closing by a half hour, until 10:00 p.m.. However, not all establishments will remain open, it is recommended to consult the website beforehand.
Schedule of the day
DIA supermarkets are generally open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.. However, on October 12, there will also be opening and closing disparities which will depend on the location of the establishment. We recommend that you consult the site’s search engine.
Corte Inglés timetable
The opening and closing times of Corte Inglés will also depend on each store. During the holidays they usually open during 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in cities like Madrid, Valencia or Seville. To check whether or not the establishment you are interested in opens on October 12, you can check it on the supermarket page.
Supercor Schedule
The supermarket chain owned by El Corte Inglés generally opens on Sundays and public holidays. For this October 12, it is planned that the times will be 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.. Check your center in the Supercor Store Finder.
Alcampo time zone
The supermarket chain is open on Sundays and public holidays, it is expected that most Alcampo stores will remain open on the occasion of Hispanic Heritage Day. You can go to their website and enter the contact details of the Alcampo whose specific hours you want to know.
Saving hoursMore
Normally, most of the chain’s supermarkets open during the national holiday, although some do so with reduced hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Check the schedules on their page.