Hide summary
Every year it's the same story. If some people stay at home and recover from the evening of the day before on January 1, others want to live as usual and do some shopping. On public holidays, they never know whether they will find the stores open or not.
This is good. On Nuit France, we want to make your life easier. Thus, we are able to tell you which stores are open, and which are closing. This way, you won't have to leave your house to check. Let’s discover this guide together.
Are there many stores open?
This is the big question every year. The French appreciate having a day off to start the year. They are less appreciative, however, that everyone has this day off. They would like to be able to make purchases without finding the doors closed.
To do this, you need to find the stores open on January 1, 2025. However, it's not always easy. The proof, for example, with Action, which decides to close all its stores on December 31 and January 1. The same goes for the popular brands Aldi, Auchan and Carrefour.
To have
Livret A, electricity, taxes, tolls, unemployment…: everything that changes for the French in 2025
For the latter, only one store is surviving this wave of closures. Indeed, in Morzine at Carrefour Market, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Finally, Cora also warns its loyal customers about the closure. The brand will not have any stores open to start the year.
Possible openings despite everything?
The Leclerc brand, for its part, leaves its customers in the dark. At the time of writing, we do not know whether or not the brand is leaving its stores open. You will therefore have to see depending on your location. Check schedules online. Otherwise, you will have to travel to find out for sure.
Casino, for its part, decides to leave stores open to start the year. In Marseille, for example, they will be open. However, you must always pay attention to the schedules. Often, brands change them during a public holiday.
The Netto brand, like Leclerc, is not communicating about a possible opening. She therefore lets her customers discover for themselves, on January 1, whether the stores are welcoming consumers or not.
Numerous closures
As you can see, there will be few open stores on the first day of the year. Popular brands like Intermarché and Lidl are also closing points of sale. Lidl even opts for a closure on December 31. Enough to give employees two days of rest.
To have
Weather: more snowfall in France, complete forecasts for this week
For Monoprix, it is the general closure that takes precedence, just like Picard. There remains a slight hope for U Storessince the brand has still not communicated about a possible closure.
Remember: before you travel, be sure to check the specific opening hours of your nearest store. Most major brands provide online tools to consult precise schedules. Take advantage of the openings on December 31 to anticipate your needs and start the year with complete peace of mind.