What supermarkets open today in Madrid? Mercadona, Lidl, Aldi or El Corte Inglés schedules in San Isidro

This article was originally published in Noticias para Municipios. Madrid has begun this morning the celebration of the day of its patron, San Isidro, with an institutional act in the Palace of Cibeles, transformed symbolically into a ‘castiza pradera’ for the occasion. Concejalas and ediles have joined the festive atmosphere wearing typical Madrid costumes, such as the socialists Reyes Maroto and Enma López dressed in chulapas or the spokespers…

Like every May 15th, Madrid is dressed as a party today to pay homage to its patron, San Isidro Labrador. It is one of the most beloved dates of Madrid, marked by tradition, the popular festival and, above all, a festive day in the city calendar. However, with the celebration comes also the question of each year: will the shops be open? And, in particular, will Mercadona open today in Madrid for the day of San Isidro? The answer is not as simple…

Within the framework of San Isidro, one of Madrid's most iconic festivals, marketing finds an opportunity to connect with local identity, folklore, and citizens' emotions. Brands not only sell products, but also seek to tell stories that resonate with tradition and community. Adapting campaigns to the traditional language and popular symbols such as chulapos, carnations, and the meadow becomes an emotionally effective and culturally relevant str…

On May 15th, the festival of San Isidro, the patron of the city, is celebrated in Madrid, where all Madriders join the tradition of dressing in the chulapo or chulapa costume, eating the famous donuts of San Isidro and dancing a chotis.Although it is considered a local festival of the city of Madrid, several municipalities of the Community of Madrid have hosted the festival and declared it non-workable day.Although in the rest of the national te…

Plan your purchases in advance so you don't get surprises if the shops are closed in San Isidro.

The schedules of supermarkets, hypermarkets and shopping centers will be affected by the feast of San Isidro.What supermarkets open in San Isidro: hours of Mercadona, El Corte Inglés or Carrefour