Barcelona’s markets are preparing to adjust their schedules during the Puríssima long weekend and Christmas festivities. Here we tell you about the variations in the opening hours of some of the most important markets in the city.
With this guide, you will be able to plan your shopping in the city and enjoy the end of the year season with your family and friends. There is a wide range of products and an infinite number of details for end-of-year gifts, meals, parties and entertainment.
Opening hours and days of service in Barcelona’s main markets by the end of 2023
La Purísima Bridge:
- Boquería: During the Purísima long weekend, the usual schedule will be maintained, except on Wednesday 6 and Friday 8, when the market will be open from 8 am to 8:30 pm.
- Encants Fira-Bellcaire: Closed on Tuesday 5 and Thursday 7. Open Wednesday 6, Friday 8 and Sunday 10 from 9 am to 5 pm.
- Leseps: Normal opening hours, except Thursday 7, which will be open from 8 am to 8 pm.
- Sagrada Familia: Thursday 7 will be open from 8 am to 8 pm. It will be closed on Wednesday 6 and Friday 8.
- San Andres: The usual schedule will be maintained, with no changes.
- Sant Antoni – Encants: Usual opening hours, except on Wednesday 6 and Friday 8, when it will be open from 10:30 to 14:30 h.
- Santa Caterina: Usual opening hours, except Wednesday 5, which will be open from 7:30 am to 6 pm.
- Sant Martí: Thursday 7 will be open morning and afternoon, from 7:30 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 8 pm. It will be closed on December 6 and 8.
Markets with closures or changes in opening hours
Some markets will be closed on December 6 and 8 for public holidays:
- Bon Pastor (the bar will be open on the 6th and 8th from 9h to 17h)
- Carmelo
- Meridian City
- Philip II
- Mercedes
Normal working day schedule (except holidays December 6 and 8):
- Abacería
- Barceloneta
- Concepcion
- San Antonio Sunday
- Star
- Fort Pienc
- Galvany
- Hostafrancos
- Les Corts
- Freedom
- Marina
- Doll
- Saints
- Sarrià
- San Antonio (food)
- Santa Catalina
- San Gervasio
- Three Towers
Schedules established in some markets for Christmas Day
- Barceloneta: Usual opening hours, except Friday 22nd open from 7 am to 8 pm and Sunday 24th from 10 am to 3 pm.
- Bon Pastor: Usual opening hours, except on Sunday, December 24, open from 9 am to 2 pm (bar closed). On Sunday, December 31, it will be closed, and on Friday, January 5, it will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (the bar from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
- Boquería: Usual opening hours, except on Sunday 24 and 31 December, open from 8 am to 8:30 pm.
The list shows the opening hours of some of the most important markets in Barcelona, where shoppers and visitors can do their shopping.
However, the best thing to do is to check the specific schedules of the market you are going to before going out and avoid any inconveniences during these festivities due to possible closures or difficulties in accessing the place.
