ROME – Even on super holidays like Christmas and Boxing Day some supermarkets guarantee opening with full or reduced hours depending on the sign. Saving last minute latecomers the traditional family lunch on the 25th or the 26th. The chains behave differently depending on the store and the city so it is always necessary to check on the site, even from a smartphone, whether the nearest branch of the supermarket we are interested in has its shutters raised or not.
Carrefour, Conad e Coop
The chain Carrefour Italy, protagonist this year with the acquisition by Angelo Mastrolia’s NewPrinces group, applies opening hours that vary from one store to another, leaving ample flexibility. The general rule is that on 25 and 26 December we remain closed but it is advisable to check by calling the toll-free number 800 650650 to confirm. On the contrary, for Conad the opposite rule applies: many stores remain open both at Christmas and on Boxing Day. But there are exceptions and it is necessary to check on a case-by-case basis. Unfortunately there is no national toll-free number available and you will need to contact assistance. The points Coop they are generally closed on December 25th, except for particular exceptions which can be verified on the toll-free number 800 805 580 or here, while on December 26th they should be open but with reduced hours.
Esselunga, Pam, Aldi, Lidl
Nothing to do for lovers ofEsselunga. The stores remain closed on both Christmas and Boxing Day. Pam behaves in a similar way: closed at Christmas, open on December 26th but with reduced hours, approximately 8am-7pm. But you need to check on the official website. And so it does too Aldiproviding for the Christmas closure and reopening in exceptional cases and with Sunday opening hours on the 26th. Christmas closing also for the stores Lidl. On the 26th, wide discretion applies so it is necessary to call the toll-free number 800 480 048 or check remotely before going on site.
Eurospin, Bennet, Famila, MD, Iper
Eurospin applies the closing scheme at Christmas – but with variations – and some opening with reduced hours on Boxing Day, with the opening times to be checked here. The lowered shutter also prevails in the MD pointsclosing on the 25th and 26th but with some exceptions on Boxing Day: check the toll-free number 800 555 000 or on the website. Also Bennet in theory both groups will be closed, but it is possible that some sales points will remain open, and you can also ask on the toll-free number 800 23 66 38. Same situation for the Familyusually closed but with flexibility: toll-free number 800 992 992 or website to check. Finally, the Hyper they remain with the shutters down at Christmas and open at the usual time – 7.30am-9.30pm, approximately – on Boxing Day. The only problem: for a timely check there is no number but you need to submit an online form.
