Mercadona extends summer hours and opens Sundays at 320 stores

Mercadona extends summer hours and opens Sundays at 320 stores in coastal areas. This change adapts the hours to the needs of customers and tourists, especially during the high season.

The change affects establishments in towns such as Cullera, Marbella, Benidorm, Sanxenxo, Salou, and Benicàssim, where tourist traffic demands more flexible hours.

Summer hours at Mercadona: what changes?

Which stores adopt the new schedule?

Mercadona has announced that from June 22 until August 30, 320 stores located in coastal areas with high tourist traffic will extend their usual hours. This measure aims to adapt to the typical summer demand, when habits change and people make more use of the day.

What does the extended schedule consist of?

The affected stores will remain open at 9:00 AM but will extend closing time until 10:00 PM continuously, half an hour longer than the usual schedule (9:30 PM). This allows customers to better organize their shopping, especially after a day at the beach or on excursions.

Opening on Sundays: an unexpected turn

Why does Mercadona decide to open on Sundays?

One of Mercadona’s hallmarks was Sunday closure to guarantee workers' rest. But this summer, the Valencian chain has chosen to open Sundays in stores in these areas. It is a response to growing customer demand during summer weekends.

How will Sunday hours work?

On Sundays, these supermarkets will open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, thus completing flexible hours throughout the week and providing an alternative to consumers who can only go on weekend mornings.

How to make sure of your store’s hours?

How to check the new schedule?

If you have doubts about whether your local Mercadona has joined the new summer schedule or maintains the traditional one, the easiest way is to consult the Mercadona online store locator. This way you can verify the exact opening and closing times and better plan your shopping.

Why is this adaptation relevant for the customer?

Giving more time and options makes it easier for customers not to sacrifice leisure or rest time, especially in tourist areas where the summer pace is more relaxed. This strategy shows Mercadona's willingness to adjust to the real needs of consumers and improve their shopping experience.

In short, Mercadona not only extends hours until 10:00 PM in 320 coastal stores but also breaks its traditional Sunday closure by offering Sunday morning opening hours. This double move perfectly adapts to summer dynamics and tourism, making life easier for thousands of people during the hottest months.

The reality is that this measure not only benefits shoppers but also represents an organizational challenge for the chain, which must ensure good service and rest for its employees. Most likely, other supermarkets will watch this move closely and may follow if the customer response is positive.