Supermarkets Ready for Shoppers on Epiphany 2025
Many are set to enjoy the last day of their holiday this January 6, known as Epiphany, with ample opportunities for last-minute shopping and festive sales. This year, unlike the New Year’s Day, many supermarkets across Italy will remain open, though with modified hours.
All eyes are on Bologna, where numerous supermarkets are ready to assist shoppers seeking last-minute purchases for holiday celebrations. According to local sources, the ALDI supermarkets will maintain Sunday hours, typically from 9:00 to 20:00. Specific examples include the ALDI located on Via Renato Fava, operating from 09:00 to 20:00, as well as other locations like Via E. Ponente open from 08:30 to 20:30 and Via Larga from 09:00 to 20:00. Despar will be open from 07:00 to 21:00 and Eurospar from 08:00 to 21:00.
The Pam Local supermarkets will also serve customers, with stores like the one on Via IV Novembre operating from 09:00 to 21:00. The same hours will apply to the Pam Local on Via Santo Stefano and Via D'Azeglio. One retail opportunity during this holiday will be the opening of IKEA, which is scheduled to run from 09:30 to 20:00.
Coming down to Tuscany, the situation is somewhat different. Many supermarkets will be open on Epiphany morning, but Unicoop Firenze will remain closed all day. Unicoop Tirreno, meanwhile, will extend its hours from 8:00 to 20:30 on both January 5 and 6 at various locations, including Viareggio. There will be extended hours for Esselunga stores, which will open from 8:00 to 20:00, as confirmed at their Pisa and Arezzo locations.
For patrons headed toward the Carrefour chain, numerous Express locations will be open for business, particularly those sited within tourist areas and city centers. Several Carrefour outlets, including those on Via Maragliano, Via Salutati, and Via Capo di Mondo will maintain continuous hours.
Conad stores across Tuscany will also primarily operate throughout the morning, and those interested can verify openings via the Conad website. For Pam, shoppers will find most supermarkets open, including locations on Piazza degli Ottaviani and Via Banchi di Sotto, both ready to cater to the public from 09:00 to 21:00.
For Penny Market enthusiasts, the stores will be open on epiphany, particularly those located in Arezzo, Castelfiorentino, and Santa Croce sull'Arno with varying hours. The Livorno locations will follow similar times, opening at 8:30 until 13:00 and then reopening from 15:30 to 20:00.
Lidl will also participate, operating multiple branches at hours typical for Mondays. The supermarket on Via Benedetto Dei and another on Via Reginaldo Giuliani will have their doors opened similarly to the previous day, providing access to groceries.
Shoppers may also wish to explore facilities beyond traditional supermarkets as centers like Ikea are poised to welcome patrons. Locations across Florence will operate from 09:00 to 20:00, and several shopping malls will offer sales leading to notable savings.
Finally, maintaining the spirit of the day, multiple shopping centers across Rome will be alive with customers. Notably, Porta di Roma will operate from 10:00 to 22:00. Other places like Roma Est, Euroma2, and The Wow Side will also cater to consumers with flexible hours, making them favorable destinations for those aimed at snagging last-minute deals.
Overall, January 6 promises to be busy across Italy as consumers prepare to shop well before the holiday week concludes. While many businesses will stay shuttered, the major supermarket chains are stepping up to accommodate and provide for shoppers, ensuring nobody has to miss out on post-holiday bargains.