This Sunday, November 1, All Saints’ Day is celebrated in Spain, a date marked as a holiday in the 2026 work calendar published in the Official State Gazette (BOE). This year, as it coincides with a Sunday, several autonomous communities have moved the holiday to Monday, November 2, so many workers will be able to enjoy a long weekend.
However, even though it is a holiday, not all supermarkets will be closed. The main food chains, such as MercadonaLidl, Carrefour, Aldi, Dia or Alcampo will make changes to their hours during this day, although some will keep certain stores open, especially in large cities and shopping areas.
Therefore, it is important to know exactly which supermarkets will be open this Sunday, November 1, since while some chains will keep all their establishments closed, others will allow shopping during regular or reduced hours, depending on the location.
Mercadona hours on November 1
Juan Roig’s Valencian chain, with a presence throughout the national territory, is characterized by a fairly strict time policy on Sundays and holidays. This Sunday, November 1, all Mercadona stores will remain closed during All Saints’ Day in Spain, without geographical distinction.
In addition, on Monday, November 2, its supermarkets will also remain closed, as appears in the calendar of upcoming holidays on its website.
To confirm the specific hours of the nearest store, the company recommends going to the Mercadona supermarket search enginewhere you can consult the information by entering the town or postal code.
Lidl opening hours on November 1
Lidl is another of the chains that keeps some of its establishments open on Sundays and holidays, although hours vary significantly depending on the location.
In large cities like Madrid, some stores will be open this Sunday, November 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. However, in other cities such as Barcelona, Seville or Almería, many of their supermarkets will remain closed throughout the day.
As for Monday, November 2, some establishments that closed on Sunday will reopen, as is the case in Seville, where there are stores that will serve the public from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. despite it being a holiday.
Since differences can occur even between stores in the same city, it is advisable to consult the Lidl store finder before moving.
Carrefour hours on November 1
In the case of Carrefour, we must distinguish between its Carrefour Market supermarkets and its Carrefour Express or Carrefour City local establishments, since not all of them apply the same hours on Sundays and holidays.
As a general rule, many Carrefour Markets will remain closed this Sunday, November 1, as is the case with some establishments in Barcelona. However, Carrefour Express and Carrefour City usually have greater flexibility and some will be open all day, especially in large cities like Madrid.
What’s more, in the capital there are some small (local) shopping stores that will maintain their usual opening during All Saints’ Day, while other larger supermarkets will remain closed.
In addition, stores may also be open on Monday, November 2, although it will depend on the location and type of establishment.
Therefore, a Carrefour Market supermarket can remain closed while another Carrefour Express located in the same city is open. To avoid unnecessary trips, the company recommends consulting the Carrefour store search enginewhich allows you to filter by type of establishment and check openings on holidays.
Aldi hours on November 1
Aldi supermarkets, as a general rule, are usually closed on Sundays and holidays, although there are some exceptions depending on the autonomous community and the location of each establishment.
This Sunday, November 1, some Aldi stores in large cities like Madrid will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. However, in other cities such as Almería they will remain closed during All Saints’ Day.
As for Monday, November 2, the differences will also depend on location. For example, in Madrid there are supermarkets that will maintain their hours from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. despite it being a holiday.
To confirm if the nearest supermarket will be open and what hours, the company recommends using the Aldi store locatorwhere the special hours of each establishment also appear.
El Corte Inglés opening hours on November 1
In the case of El Corte Inglés, the opening during All Saints’ Day will depend on the location of each shopping center. The company also has food establishments such as Hipercor and Supercor, whose hours may vary depending on the location and authorized openings.
Therefore, some centers will be able to open this Sunday, November 1, while others will remain closed. The same thing happens with Monday, November 2, since in those communities where the holiday has been moved, special schedules may apply.
To know the specific schedule, the company recommends consulting its website. El Corte Inglés opening hours and storeswhere you can check the opening days of each establishment.
Alcampo schedule on November 1
Alcampo is another of the chains that modifies its hours on Sundays and holidays, although not all its stores follow the same rules. The opening will depend on the location of each supermarket and whether it is a hypermarket, a local establishment or a store located within a shopping center.
For this reason, some Alcampo supermarkets will be able to open this Sunday, November 1, while others will remain closed or will apply reduced hours. The same can happen on Monday, November 2 in communities where it is a holiday.
To know for sure if the nearest establishment will be open, the company recommends using the Alcampo store and gas station finder, which allows you to enter a town or postal code and check the opening hours.
Dia supermarket hours on November 1
Dia is one of the food chains that has a regular policy of opening certain Sundays and holidays, although not all of its establishments maintain the same hours.
This Sunday, November 1, the opening will depend on the location of each supermarket, so some stores may open during the morning or maintain their usual hours, while others will remain closed throughout the day.
As for Monday, November 2, there may also be changes to the schedules, especially in the autonomous communities where the holiday has been moved.
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To avoid unnecessary travel, customers can consult the Dia store finderwhere the company offers information about the location and hours of its establishments.