Tenerife Supermarkets Open on All Saints' Day
Many supermarkets and shopping centers in Tenerife will operate on All Saints' Day, November 1st, despite it being a public holiday, with some venues also featuring Halloween celebrations.
November 1st marks All Saints' Day. While many families visit cemeteries to decorate the graves of loved ones, it's also a popular day for shopping.
This year, November 1st falls on a Saturday, which is usually a great day for shopping. But since it's a public holiday, you might be wondering which supermarkets in Tenerife will be open. Good news – many will be! But be prepared for a little surprise...
No, the surprise isn't about higher prices. It's about Halloween! This holiday is getting more and more popular, and you'll even find celebrations in some shopping centers.
If you're planning to shop this Saturday, here's a list of supermarkets and shopping centers that will be open in Tenerife:
In Santa Cruz, the capital, Carrefour Añaza Shopping Center will be open. Both the shops and the supermarket will follow their normal hours. Watch out for some "terrifyingly fun" Halloween activities the center has planned!
Also in Santa Cruz, Meridiano Shopping Center and its Carrefour supermarket will be open for your Saturday shopping. Their website confirms that all stores, entertainment facilities, and restaurants will be open.
In La Orotava, La Villa Shopping Center, including its Alcampo supermarket, will open at its usual times. This means you can not only do your grocery shopping but also visit other shops, grab a drink at a restaurant, or even catch a movie.
Similarly, Alcampo La Laguna Shopping Center announced on social media that it will open on Saturday "with complete normality."
Besides the big shopping centers, several standalone supermarkets will also be open this Saturday in Tenerife. Mercadona stores across the island will open, but with reduced hours: from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Lidl stores also plan to open as usual. However, it's always a good idea to check their online store locator for specific opening times.
El Corte Inglés in Tenerife will be open this Saturday from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, according to their website.
Aldi supermarkets will also be open on this public holiday. You can use their online search tool to find the specific hours for each store.