Happy New Year! The year 2026 has barely begun, and the needs of the first day of the new year are already being felt. Whether it’s replenishing the fridge after New Year’s Eve, finding a last-minute ingredient for the family lunch, or simply getting some fresh air, one question keeps coming up: where to shop in Marseille this Thursday, January 1? As this is a very busy public holiday, the city of Marseille is slowing down. To help you plan ahead, here’s a complete roundup of exceptional supermarket openings and closures.
Major shopping centers and hypermarkets
For window-shoppers and big-ticket shoppers, it’s a quiet day. Almost all of Marseille’s shopping complexes are pulling back the curtain to ring in the New Year.
- Confirmed closures : you’ll find closed doors at Terrasses du Port, Centre Bourse, Grand Littoral, Prado Shopping, Valentine and Docks Village.
- Food: the retail giants are no exception to the rule. Grand Frais, Auchan Saint-Loup andIntermarché des Caillols will be closed this Thursday.
- Leisure activities: note that while the stores at the Centre Bonneveine are closed, the cinema remains generally accessible, offering a cultural alternative for the afternoon.
Food: local minimarkets to the rescue
You’ll need to turn to local shops for your emergency purchases. The Marseilles network offers a number of solutions:
- Carrefour banners : while “Market” formats are generally closing, several Carrefour City (notably Sainte, Vauban 9, Breteuil, Estaque or Chartreux) and Carrefour Express (Lodi, Bernard) are planning to open. We recommend checking their store locators.
- Convenience stores: Vival, Spar and Casino Shop are often the most flexible on public holidays. Many maintain their usual opening hours, unlike Petit Casino, which remains mostly closed. You can check opening times on the Casino website.
- Special cases : at Intermarché, the policy varies between “Express” and “Super” outlets. Some choose to open, like the Rabatau Express, while others remain closed all day on January 1st. So it’s a good idea to check their official websites before you visit.
- Curtains down: no Lidl, Aldi or Picard stores will be open on January 1 in Marseille.