Overview
- Mercadona confirmed a 19:00 closing on 31 December and a full shutdown of its more than 1,600 stores on 1 January.
- Large formats from chains such as Lidl, Aldi, Carrefour hypermarkets and El Corte Inglés will remain closed on New Year’s Day across most locations.
- Select convenience formats, including Carrefour Express, Eroski Rapid and Supercor, plus some gas-station and franchise shops, plan openings in specific areas with reduced hours.
- Shopping centres will keep retail stores closed on 1 January while restaurants, cinemas and leisure zones operate on special schedules.
- The Junta de Andalucía has authorized commercial openings on Sunday 4 January to accommodate pre-Epiphany demand, and retailers advise checking local store locators for exact hours.