Overview
- December 8, the Immaculate Conception, is a paid, non-recoverable national holiday under Article 37.2 of the Workers’ Statute.
- In Catalonia, major shopping centers operate on normal schedules, including Westfield La Maquinista, Diagonal Mar, L’Illa Diagonal, La Roca Village and the 365‑day‑permitted Maremàgnum.
- Grocery availability in Catalonia is mixed: Mercadona plans most stores open 9:00–15:00, Lidl keeps usual hours, Carrefour opens most sites with location‑dependent times, Alcampo generally runs 9:00–22:00, Dia mostly follows regular hours, and Caprabo varies by store.
- Vigo’s main malls open for holiday shopping, with Vialia, Gran Vía, Travesía de Vigo, El Corte Inglés, A Laxe and Camelias operating, and Inditex brands opening 12:00–20:00.
- Supermarket openings in Vigo differ by chain, with Carrefour, Lidl and Alcampo trading on extended or standard schedules, Dia mostly 10:00–14:00 at listed sites, and Mercadona reported closed.