This October 12, Chile commemorates the Meeting of Two Worlds, a historical date that remembers the arrival of Christopher Columbus to America. As usual, many look forward to this holiday to rest and spend time with family, but questions also arise about how services and commerce will operate, especially supermarkets. Unlike other holidays, October 12 is not considered an essential holiday, which affects the operation of certain establishments.
The holidays Inalienable are those in which the majority of businesses must close their doors, allowing workers not to carry out their duties. However, this is not the case on October 12, so supermarkets in Chile will be able to operate normally, following the usual hours that each chain has stipulated. This means that those who need to make last-minute purchases will be able to do so without inconvenience.
Among the businesses that remain open during non-essential holidays are the supermarketsas well as other essential services such as hospitals, transportation and gas stations. In this context, stores such as Líder, Jumbo, Santa Isabel, Unimarc, and Tottus will operate normally on October 12, allowing consumers to access essential products without alterations in service.
Although supermarkets are operating, some stores may slightly adjust their hours depending on the area or the internal policies of each chain. In general, the supermarkets In Chile they open between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., although it is advisable to check the specific hours of the nearest supermarket, which can be done through their official websites.
To know the detailed schedules of the supermarkets On October 12, consumers can consult directly on the portals of Líder, Express Líder, Acuenta, Central Mayorista, Santa Isabel, Unimarc, Tottus and Jumbo. In this way, it is guaranteed that those who plan their purchases during the holiday do so with accurate and up-to-date information.
