Easter Grocery Shopping: Santa Cruz de Tenerife Store Hours for Maundy Thursday
Major grocery chains in Santa Cruz de Tenerife have announced varying operating hours for Maundy Thursday, with some stores extending service and others closing early for the Easter holiday.
If you’re planning your grocery shopping in Santa Cruz de Tenerife this Easter, it’s worth checking store hours before you head out. Because retailers have different policies for the holiday, opening times will vary significantly across the city this Maundy Thursday.
Here is how the major chains are handling the holiday schedule:
- Carrefour and Lidl: Both will remain open for extended hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- HiperDino: Most stores will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., though smaller SuperDino locations will close early at 3:00 p.m.
- Mercadona: Stores will operate only in the morning, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Notably, Mercadona will be completely closed on Good Friday, with no in-store shopping, online orders, or home deliveries available.
- Alcampo: The chain plans to follow its usual schedule, but advises customers to check their local store’s hours, as some locations may make minor adjustments.
In Spain, retailers have the flexibility to set their own holiday hours within regional guidelines. These varying schedules reflect how different companies manage staffing and costs while adapting to the changing shopping habits of residents during the Easter break.