Supermarkets closed on Sundays in 2026: what changes for Italian families

Change has its roots in the past. Since 2011, with the Save Italy Decree of the Monti government, the opening hours of the shops were completely liberalized.

The goal was to revive consumption, but today 1 in 3 Italians no longer does their shopping on Sundays.
The new habits show that closing on the public holiday would not lead to a drop in sales, but only to a weekly rebalancing.

How consumption will change: more savings, more health

In 2026, it will not only change when we shop, but also what we buy.