On December 24 and 25, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day respectively, many supermarkets may adopt reduced hours or remain closed. If you’re thinking about when and where to pick up the last few things for family lunches and dinners, check out the latest updates from your local supermarket in this article.
Supermarket hours in Milan on December 8, 2025
Pam
On December 24 in Milan, Pam supermarkets tend to stay open but close early, in many cases in the late afternoon, so as to allow for last-minute shopping without resorting to full evening hours. On December 25, however, stores are generally closed.
Conad
In Milan on Dec. 24, Conad supermarkets are normally open, often with reduced hours or prevalence of only the morning slot, as indicated in the national calendar of extraordinary openings dedicated to Christmas Eve. For December 25, opening is much rarer, but some Conads remain open in the morning to ensure that products can also be purchased on Christmas Day.
Esselunga
On December 24, Esselunga stores in Milan remain open but with shorter hours, often continuing until late afternoon. On December 25, Esselunga stores are closed for the entire day, reopening only on Boxing Day.
ALDI
In the Milan area, ALDI adopts a reduced “holiday” schedule for Christmas Eve, which may be limited to the morning or otherwise include an earlier closing time than standard weekdays. On December 25, ALDI stores remain closed indicatively.
Lidl
on December 24, Lidl supermarkets normally remain open with reduced hours, often concentrated between the morning and early afternoon or closing in the late afternoon, as reported in national lists on Christmas openings. For December 25, however, Lidl plans to close throughout Italy.