On December 26, 2024, known as Santo Stefano, many supermarkets will remain closed, according to local reports. This holiday follows Christmas, and many shoppers might find themselves needing supplies for various post-holiday meals or parties. While some stores will open their doors, others will follow their customary practice of closing for the holiday.
Aldi will operate under their Sunday hours, which typically run from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Conversely, Bennet stores are mostly closed today. Those wanting to check specific store hours can visit the official Bennet online shop or app.
Carrefour has varied hours depending on the location—even within the same city. For example, the store on Via Sanvito, Varese, will welcome customers from 7 AM to midnight, whereas the shop at Piazzale Trento will close earlier at 7 PM. Nevertheless, certain Carrefour Express outlets may close for the holiday.
On the other hand, many Conad supermarkets will remain open today, particularly those located in Taino, Angera, and Vergiate—with current information available on their website.
Meanwhile, Coop has opted for full closure across its stores, with exceptions made only for shops located at train stations and tourist areas. Notably, Esselunga is also completely closed after yesterday’s operations.
Eurospin's hours vary by location but typically follow holiday customs—many stores might be open today, singularly operating under limited hours, for example, from 8 AM to 8 PM. Famila chains, similar to Coop and Esselunga, will close on Santo Stefano.
The Gigante supermarket will hold special hours on this holiday: locations such as Daverio, Fagnano, and Somma will be open from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM; other spots, including Biandronno and Porto Ceresio, will have shorter service times.
For shoppers needing late access to supermarkets, Iper stores will be open from 9 AM until 7 PM during this festive period. Lidl, on the other hand, remains closed throughout the region today.
Shoppers can also expect MD supermarkets to be closed, making forth their typical holiday practices. Pam will operate under reduced hours, from 8 AM to 7 PM, accommodating those needing late shopping hours.
Penny Market also has various opening statuses; typically, many locations are operational today—shoppers should check individual store hours for accurate access times.
For shoppers planning to visit shopping centers, Centro Commerciale Campo dei Fiori will be available from 9 AM to 8 PM, and Centro Commerciale Belforte will operate until 7 PM.
Milan presents its unique set of circumstances where most supermarkets like Esselunga, Coop, and Lidl are completely closed. Yet, Penny Market and Iper will maintain reduced hours. For example, those who need to go shopping can visit Pam from 9 AM to 8 PM for supplies, as well as other centers like CityLife shopping district, which will also open its doors.
Turning to Rome, Conad and Carrefour may have some locations operational, but large chains such as MD and Esselunga are off today. Various shopping centers reflect similar hours, with Aura and Euroma2 providing services through the day. Shoppers should keep these variations in mind, as they can affect planning for grocery needs during this holiday season.
Moving to Bologna and Emilia-Romagna, most supermarkets remain closed. Some stores like Conad and select Carrefour Express will resume normal hours, with investigations necessary to locate specific operational hours.
It is prudent to keep track of supermarket hours throughout the holiday season as chains utilize their variances to maintain operations for shoppers. Verifying hours through official channels is highly encouraged to avoid unnecessary inconveniences during this festive stretch.
Should consumers require any last-minute goods or ingredients post-holiday, careful planning is necessary to navigate the variability of store hours. Knowing which markets are open and at what hours can significantly ease the stress of the holiday rush.
After all, who doesn’t want to enjoy their holiday meals with ample ingredients readily available?
