Easter storm: Super markets prepared for the rush on Holy Saturday!

Easter storm: Super markets prepared for the rush on Holy Saturday!

On April 18, 2025, the supermarkets in Austria are preparing for the upcoming Easter weekend. The rush is traditionally large at this time, and the operators are prepared for increasingly operating customers. The SPAR supermarkets are open regularly on Holy Saturday. Other retail chains such as Billa, Hofer and Lidl also follow this practice.

in Carinthia: the branches traditionally close on Holy Saturday shortly after noon. This means that customers in this region have to do their purchases early in order to acquire the necessary food and articles for Easter.

opening times on public holidays

On Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, most supermarkets have closed and adhere to the regular opening times for Sundays and public holidays. The exception here are branches at train stations, airports or petrol stations that are also open during these days. A high rush is expected in these special sales outlets, which underlines the importance of these locations.

After the holidays, more precisely on Tuesday after Easter, the shops open again regularly. The supermarkets take the opportunity to fill up your shelves and prepare for the next customer current.

A look abroad

In international comparison, the shop opening times vary considerably. In China, for example, supermarkets are open around the clock. Customers have the option of buying everyday articles in mini markets and even paying bills. Mobile Pay services are widespread in this context, which simplifies the payment process for many Chinese.

In Brazil, on the other hand, there are no strict laws at shop opening times. Retailers can decide for themselves when they open and close. Many drogarias are open until midnight or even around the clock. Supermarkets in Brazil usually close at 10 p.m., also on Sundays and public holidays.

In South Africa, it is common for many shops to be open on Sundays, which makes shopping a popular pastime there. Shop owners can freely design their opening times. Similar regulations exist in Turkey, and there too retailers have freedom to determine their opening times themselves.

In Europe, however, there are regions with strict regulations. In Belgium, for example, the opening times are restricted by laws and many shops close early. In contrast, the United States has no legal restrictions on shop opening hours, which enables many shops to sell around the clock. In Great Britain, large supermarkets may only be open for six hours on Sundays, while smaller shops often have round-the-clock opening times.

Overall, these examples show how different the handling of the shop opening times worldwide is. Whether in Austria, China, Brazil or Great Britain - each region has its own access to the needs of customers.

Preparations for Easter in Austria show a clear structure, but they get an exciting perspective through comparisons with other countries.

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