All Saints’ Day, observed on the 1st of November, holds immense significance and is one of the most important dates of the year. Families visit cemeteries to remember their departed loved ones, and both foreign and local traditions are honored.
On this day, 1st November, a “non-substitutable” public holiday is observed in Spain. This means that it cannot be altered or modified by autonomous communities, which schedule their non-teaching days according to their own calendars.
Here is what will be open in Tenerife on 1st November:
Extended Cemetery Hours: Cemeteries play a central role on All Saints’ Day, serving as a place of remembrance. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, for instance, the Santa Lastenia cemetery will be open from 08:00 to 18:00. On other days, it maintains its usual hours from 08:30 to 16:30. San Rafael and San Roque cemeteries will only be open from 08:00 to 17:00 on 1st November. Municipal websites and social media channels provide updated information.
On-call Pharmacies: Pharmacies on duty, as well as those advertised as open 365 days a year, will continue to serve. You can find a complete list, organized by municipality, on the respective websites.
Bakeries: Many bakeries, including franchises like El horno de pan or El rincón del pan, will reopen on 1st November. Smaller establishments selling bread and related products will also be open.
24-Hour Shops: Small supermarkets, often open during regular hours, will continue to operate.
Bars and Cafés: Bars and cafés have the option to open their doors, given the increased number of patrons on a public holiday. It’s at the discretion of the owners.
Petrol Stations: Some petrol stations provide services on this day when many other businesses are closed. Checking which ones are open is recommended.
Shopping Centres: In areas designated as “Zonas de Gran Afluencia Turística” (areas of high tourist traffic), certain establishments may open. Examples include Siam Mall and Rosa Center in the south of the island or Martiánez Shopping Centre in Puerto de la Cruz.
Supermarkets: Some supermarkets, especially in tourist areas, may open their doors, although others like Mercadona and Lidl have announced they will remain closed on 1st November. It’s advisable to check their websites for up-to-date and specific information.
In cases where shopping centres are open, it’s important to note that not all their shops may be open, so verifying individual store hours is recommended.
