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Every country and every city have its own customs and habits. We all know this fabulous truth but to be honest we do not take it into account as much as we should when we plan to relocate. And a clear example of this is the schedules, we know they are different but we think and organize ourselves with “our usual local and familiar schedules” in mind.
\u2014And the truth is that schedules affect our lives very much \u2014says Paloma thoughtfully.
\u2014Of course! Business and working hours will determine the life we lead \u2014adds Almudena categorically.
\u2014Sometimes even the lifestyle.
\u2014Like what time you get up.
\u2014What time you eat.
\u2014When you play sports.<\/p>\n
In short, schedules govern our life and we must adapt to them. In case we can because it’s not always easy.
\u2014Actually, I remember in China it was impossible to find a yoga class fitting my schedule.
\u2014Yeah, if you like to go to yoga class in the mornings after you’ve scheduled and started your daily tasks \u2026
\u2014And you only find a class at 6 a.m. or on a Sunday at 5 p.m …
\u2014It does look complicated, indeed. We have to look for a plan B \u2014says Palo.
\u2014Exactly! For example, online classes \u2014suggests Almu with the confidence earned by experience.<\/p>\n
In Madrid, there are 14 public holidays<\/a> a year: 10 national, 2 regional and 2 local. Working days are Monday to Friday. As far as business (shopping) hours are concerned, each business is free to open its establishments every day of the week at the times they determine. The working hours seem to be the most uniform in all corners of the world, the typical from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, which can vary according to the sector and should not give surprises beyond the fame of being extended in Madrid until 6 pm, 7 pm or 8 pm.<\/p>\n On the other hand, schools<\/a> do have very different schedules from other countries. They usually coincide with the usual working hours, from 9 am to 5 pm. Every day, Monday through Friday.<\/p>\n Medical consultations usually start at 9-10 am (some tests from 7 am) and end at around 8 pm. Of course, hospital emergencies are running 24\/7.<\/p>\n Pharmacies<\/a> have different opening hours: some are open 24 hours a day, others 12 hours and others with split hours, from 10 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm and Saturdays only in the morning.<\/p>\n Supermarkets open from 9-10 am and close around 8-9 pm, Monday to Saturday and on Sundays only some are open all day, others only in the mornings and some do not open at all.<\/p>\n For some years now there are small convenience stores with very long opening hours (almost 24\/7) run by Asians that we call “el Chino”. You find them in every neighborhoods and there you\u2019ll find everything (food, drinks, cleaning products, etc.). In addition to local chains found at gas stations and also on the street (such as Opencor).<\/p>\n Shopping centres<\/a> usually operate from 10 am to 9 pm (the shops) and until 00-2 am the leisure area, they\u2019re open 7 days a week. On the other hand, the street shops are usually open from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm. Some in non-commercial areas close at noon from 2 pm to 5 pm and may not open on weekends.<\/p>\n Banks are only open to the public in the morning, from 8-9 am to 2-3 pm. Some bank branches (very, very few) are open Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm.<\/p>\n The most popular cinema showings<\/a> are in the afternoon, at 4, 6, 8 and 10 p.m. But depending on the film and the theatre, there are passes from 12 am to 11 p.m..<\/p>\n \u201cFormal restaurants\u201d are open for lunchtime and dinner. You can reserve lunch between 1.30 and 3 pm, although tabletalk can be extended to 5-6 pm. While dinner reservations are usually made between 9 pm and 10.30 pm.<\/p>\n Gyms are open from 7 am to 10 pm and most classes are offered in the morning (from 9 am to 11 am), at midday (from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm) and in the evening between 6 pm and 8 pm.<\/p>\n Most museums are open from 10 am to 8 pm.<\/p>\n Bars and cafes are open from 6-8 am to midnight, depending on location and clientele.<\/p>\n And finally, the nightclubs and bars (nightlife) are open until 3:00 or 5:30 am depending on the type of activity they offer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In case you are planning to move to Madrid shortly, you will find all the relevant information in The secret of relocating to Madrid<\/em><\/a>. If, in addition, you need help with the organization or, even if you want us to accompany you, check out our services<\/a>.<\/p>\n In the meantime, you can receive regular information by filling out this questionnaire. And if you find it useful, we appreciate your sharing.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
\u2014Of course, most shops in the same area and sector offer the same opening hours.
\u2014Otherwise, we’d go crazy.
\u2014Right! The truth is that they are quite homogenized.
\u2014That\u2019s what I call a win-win.<\/p>\nWork and school hours<\/h3>\n
Services schedules<\/h3>\n
Leisure schedules<\/h3>\n