Opening Hours in Gran Canaria

There are no fixed shop opening times in the Canary Islands but most of the shops are generally open Monday to Saturday between 09.00 and 13.00 hrs. They open again after a long 'Siesta' (break) from 16.00 hrs or a little later for another 3 or 4 hours (although most stay closed in the afternoon/evening on Saturdays).


The big supermarkets and department stores will generally do a 09.00 to 21.00 hrs stretch 6 days a week. Many governmental offices will open only in the mornings. Apart from the major tourist resorts, shops are closed on Sundays.


Museums have very varied opening times and churches are totally unpredictable. Theme parks and gardens are generally open seven days a week, but even these close for public holidays.

Many Governmental offices will open only in the mornings. Apart from the major tourist resorts, shops are closed on Sundays. Museums have very varied opening times and churches are totally unpredictable.