The first long weekend in November 2026 brings a three-day weekend in Madrid: All Saints’ Day, on November 1, falls on a Sunday, and the holiday is moved to Monday, November 2. This combination will allow for a longer break, but it also means you’ll need to check when you can go grocery shopping. Some supermarkets will be closed on both days, while others will be open with special hours.
To avoid unnecessary trips, it’s a good idea to distinguish between regular Sunday hours and the confirmed opening hours for these dates. Not all stores in the same chain operate the same way: the location and the specific store can make a difference. Here are your options for planning your grocery shopping over the long weekend.
Mercadona: closed
Mercadona supermarkets in the Community of Madrid will be closed on Sunday, November 1, and Monday, November 2. Those who usually shop at this chain should do so on Saturday, October 31—when stores will maintain their regular hours from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.—or wait until Tuesday, November 3. Mercadona will be closed during the last two days of the long weekend in Madrid.
Carrefour and its Express stores
Carrefour offers alternatives for shopping on Sundays and holidays, but does not confirm that all its stores will be open. The company itself notes that many locations are open on these days and warns that not all follow the same schedule. Therefore, you shouldn’t assume that every hypermarket, Carrefour Market, or Carrefour Express will maintain its usual hours throughout the long weekend.
Before heading out, you can check Carrefour’s holiday opening schedule and verify the specific store you plan to visit. This precaution also applies to Express locations: their format alone does not guarantee that they will be open on both days or that their hours will remain unchanged.
Lidl and Alcampo: No Single Schedule for All of Madrid
At Lidl, there are stores in Madrid that are normally open Monday through Sunday, such as those at 10 Campezo Street and 8 General Díaz Porlier Street, which are scheduled to be open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. However, the regular hours should not be confused with a specific confirmation for November 1 and 2. For these dates, it’s best to check the store’s exceptions using the Lidl supermarket search tool.
In the case of Alcampo, you shouldn’t assume that all its supermarkets and hypermarkets will follow the same schedule. You should check each location individually using Alcampo’s official store locator. Without specific confirmation for both holidays, it’s not accurate to say that the entire chain will be open as usual during the long weekend.
ALDI: Stores confirmed to be open on both days
ALDI will indeed have special hours on Sunday, November 1, and Monday, November 2, at several supermarkets in Madrid. The stores at Avenida de Santa Eugenia 4 and Calle Cerilleras 4 will be open both days from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Meanwhile, the store at 12 Calle de Campezo will have extended hours: from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on both days.
These opening hours apply only to those specific stores and should not be automatically assumed to apply to other stores. To find other options, you can use the ALDI supermarket search tool in Madrid and check the special hours for the store of your choice.
Ahorramás: Open Monday with reduced hours
Ahorramás has confirmed that it will be open on Monday, November 2, at locations such as 87 Peña Atalaya Street and 8 Rafael Alberti Avenue. Both will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., according to their official listings. These are options for shopping in the morning, but you’ll need to plan ahead for the midday closing.
For Sunday, November 1, you’ll need to check each store’s hours and any exceptions. The store locator lists establishments that are typically open on Sundays and holidays, but that information does not replace specific confirmation for All Saints’ Day.