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Wednesday May 1, Labour Day or Día del Trabajador, is a public holiday in Spain
If you’re one of the lucky ones who has a day off this Wednesday and are planning to do a spot of shopping, bear in mind that many supermarkets, stores and commercial centres will operate reduced hours, or close altogether.
Lidl
According to the German’s supermarket chain’s website, all Lidl stores in Alicante city will open their doors at the usual time on Wednesday: from 9am until 9.30pm.
Carrefour
Carrefour supermarkets in the province of Alicante will remain closed this May 1.
Aldi
Aldi supermarkets throughout Alicante province will not open their doors on Labour Day, according to their website.
El Corte Inglés
El Corte Inglés in the city of Alicante will remain closed this Wednesday.
Mercadona
Mercadona will close all its supermarkets this Wednesday and will reopen on Thursday May 2 at its usual hours, from 9am to 9.30pm.
Consum
Consum will also close its supermarkets to the public on the 1st for the May Day holiday.
Puerta de Alicante shopping centre
The Puerta de Alicante shopping centre does not count Labour Day among its 2024 opening holidays, so it will remain closed on May 1.
Gran Vía shopping centre
The Gran Vía shopping centre in Alicante will only open its restaurant area on May 1.
Plaza Mar 2 shopping centre
The Plaza Mar 2 shopping centre will also close its doors this Wednesday.
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