As happens every year, there is no single rule valid for i supermarkets open on 31 December 2025. Openings and times depend on the individual chains and, often, on the decisions of local stores. For this reason it is always advisable to check the opening hours of your supermarket in advance.
Aldi, Esselunga and Lidl
For Aldi, Esselunga and Lidl, 31 December 2025 is generally one opening daybut with reduced hours compared to the weekday standard. The supermarkets of these chains remain operational especially in the morning and early afternoon, and then close earlier than usual.
The closure is instead scheduled for January 1, 2026. The variations between one store and another can be significant, especially in large cities, and it is therefore advisable to consult the official websites or apps of the individual chains.
MD, Famila, Pam and Iper
MD, Famila and Pam also confirm a now consolidated model for 31 December 2025: guaranteed opening on New Year’s Eve, almost always with reduced hours. In many cases supermarkets close in the early afternoon, leaving room for total closure on New Year’s Day.
Hypermarkets also follow a similar line. After the opening on December 31st, often limited to a few hours, January 1st remains a day of closure. Detailed information is published by individual brands in the days immediately preceding the holidays.
Bennet
Supermarkets Bennet they are open on 31 December 2025, with reduced hours and early closing. As in previous years, a total stop of activities is expected on 1 January 2026. Also in this case, any exceptions are linked to specific territorial decisions.
Carrefour and Coop, possible local exceptions
Carrefour e Coop adopt more flexible management of openings. On December 31, 2025, most stores are open, generally with shortened hours, but the particularity of these brands concerns the possibility of local exceptions.
In some high-traffic areas, such as tourist resorts, central areas of large cities or service areas, slightly longer opening hours may be available. For both chains, verification via the official website or app remains essential to avoid surprises.
Conad
Conad it is also confirmed for 31 December 2025 as one of the most present networks on the national territory. Many stores remain open during New Year’s Eve, offering a particularly useful service for those who need to complete the shopping for dinner.
The openings are not uniform and depend on the local management of the supermarket. In numerous regions, from the Center to the South to the Islands, openings are planned with reduced hoursconcentrated especially in the first part of the day. In some areas, Conad also guarantees stores open on 1 January 2026, albeit with very limited opening hours.
Shopping centers and galleries
For shopping centers the picture is similar but not identical. On December 31, 2025, most structures remain open with shortened hourswhile a total stop is often expected on January 1st, with the exception of cinemas, restaurants or individual authorized activities. Also in this case, the rules change from structure to structure and the main reference remains the official website of the shopping centre.
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