1 May shop closure and opening hours in Hungary: here is everything you need to know

May Day/1 May falls on Wednesday this year. Since it is a public holiday, this means that most shops will be closed. Below, you can find the opening hours of Aldi, Auchan, CBA, Príma, Lidl, Metro, Penny, Spar and Interspar, Tesco, as well as pharmacies, petrol stations and other convenience stores on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Store opening hours on 1 May

Labour Day/May Day is traditionally a public holiday in Hungary, and this year, 1 May falls on a Wednesday. In addition to having an extra day to rest, this also means that most shops will not be open next Wednesday.

Pénzcentrum has compiled a list of shops that will be closed on Tuesday, which shops will be closed on 1 May, and what time they will reopen on Thursday. Almost all the big supermarket chains will be closed on 1 May, with the exception of the multinationals’ petrol station convenience stores and smaller non-stop chains.

Aldi opening hours

Aldi. Photo: depositphotos.com

On 1 May, all Aldi discount stores will be closed. On Tuesday 30 April and Thursday 2 May, stores will be open as usual (typically 6:30-21:00/22:00).

Auchan opening hours

On Wednesday, 1 May, all Auchan stores will be closed. On Tuesday, 30 April and Thursday, 2 May, the stores will be open as usual (typically 6:00-21:00).

CBA opening hours

CBA and Príma stores are also normally closed on Wednesday 1 May. However, there may be some stores that will be open, which can be found on the store locator available on the CBA website. On Tuesday, 30 April and Thursday, 2 May, CBAs will be open as usual on Tuesdays (typically 6:30-21:00), Pénzcentrum reports.

Lidl opening hours

All Lidl stores will be closed on Wednesday. On Tuesday, 30 April and Thursday, 2 May, the chain’s stores will be open as usual on Tuesdays and Thursdays (typically 6:30-21:30).

Metro opening hours

On Wednesday, 1 May, Metro supermarket will also be closed. On Tuesday, 30 April and Thursday, 2 May, customers are welcome to stores during normal opening hours (typically 5:30-21:30).

Penny opening hours

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On next Wednesday, Penny’s stores will be closed. On Tuesday 30 April and Thursday 2 May, Penny stores will be open as usual (typically 6:00-21:00).

Spar and Interspar opening hours

On Wednesday, Spar and Interspar stores will be mostly closed. However, the exception is the Spar express stores at OMV petrol stations, which are of course also available during the holiday. On Tuesday, 30 April and Thursday, 2 May, the stores will be open as usual (typically 6:30-21:30).

Tesco opening hours

Tesco will also be closed on 1 May. On Tuesday, 30 April and Thursday, 2 May, Tesco stores will be open as usual (typically 6:00-22:00).

Pharmacies, petrol stations, non-stop convenience stores

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Importantly, most pharmacies will also be closed in Hungary on 1 May, so those affected should make sure they have the medicines they need in advance. The only exceptions are pharmacies on duty, where patients are always admitted; you can find out how to reach them by consulting the pharmacy locator of the National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition (OGYÉI).

Small convenience stores may remain open depending on the decision of the owners. On Wednesday, petrol station shops will be open, as well as the non-stop Roni and Manna units in Budapest. Privately owned individual shops will also decide at their own discretion whether to stay open on 1 May, Pénzcentrum writes.

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