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Shop opening on Sundays and holidays in Cantabria
Large shops in Cantabria may open on only ten Sundays and holidays a year, set each year by an order of the regional commerce department. Small shops, bakeries, newsstands, fuel stations and convenience shops may open any day under the national free-hours rule.
- Why it matters
- Most big supermarkets are closed on Sundays and holidays, so you need to know the few days they can open and where small shops still serve you.
- When
- You want to buy food or other goods on a Sunday or holiday in Cantabria.
- Official page
- El Gobierno de Cantabria fija los diez domingos y festivos de apertura de establecimientos comerciales para 2026
- Last checked
- 20 Oct 2026
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