If time is short and you need to do some last-minute shopping in Rome, be aware that many major supermarket chains will remain open on the December 8, 2025, holiday.
Where to Shop for Groceries on December 8, 2025 in Rome.
It is highly likely that you will find Lidl, Esselunga, Carrefour, Coop and Conad stores open.
However, it is crucial to be careful: on holidays such as Immaculate Conception, most supermarkets adopt reduced or holiday hours, often closing in the early afternoon (e.g., between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.).
To avoid unpleasant surprises and closed doors, we strongly recommend that you check in advance the specific hours of the store you plan to visit. Here is an overview.
December 8 Lidl opening in Rome
Currently on Lidl’s website, major supermarkets in the city, such as the one on 930 Casilina Street, report opening from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Esselunga: opening December 8
The large Esselunga on Viale Palmiro Togliatti No. 1021 will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Same hours for the supermarket on Viale Liegi 18. In addition, until December 10 Esselunga is offering discounts of up to 50 percent. Here is the flyer.
Will the Coop be open?
Currently, the Coop has not announced any closures. Each store in Rome has different hours, for example, the one in Via Casilina 1011: 8:30-20-30. We suggest you check on the website.
Carrefour: opening December 8
Carrefour supermarkets will also be open on Immaculate Conception Day. For example, the one in downtown, 35 Viminale Street, will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. To find out the hours of your neighborhood Carrefour, we suggest you check on the website.
Conad supermarkets Dec. 8
Conad will also allow last-minute shopping. For example, the store in the Trieste neighborhood, Piazza Ledro 7, will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Conad ensures its presence to support consumers in both hectic Christmas preparations and last-minute urgent needs.
Also this year, the supermarket chain has confirmed the opening of numerous stores in many regions, extending from the North to the South (including Lazio, Puglia, Lombardy, Sardinia, Emilia Romagna, and many others). The stores will be accessible on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, ensuring the usual offer of quality and convenience during the holidays.
You are advised to locate your nearest Conad store to better plan your shopping.