Croatia Supermarkets & Shops – Opening Times

Of course, when you arrive on holiday at your villa in Croatia, you want to stock up for the week and then relax. But when are the supermarkets open? How late do small grocery shops stay open in the evenings? Let us help!

From May to October, all grocery shops, souvenir shops and Croatia supermarkets are normally open on weekdays and Saturdays  from 8am – 8pm as a general rule, with larger shops  often closing later  at 9.00 or 10 p.m.

On Sundays,  smaller shops generally open the same times as weekdays, but supermarkets may close at 1 or 2 pm,  although the management of the supermarkets can decide to keep them open on Sundays for the same times as on weekdays during the high season (meaning July/August) until 6 – 8pm.

In low season opening times are usually the same – shops just tend to close one hour earlier in the evening – meaning shops are open usually until 8 p.m at the latest. Due to a recent law change, most shops are now closed on Sundays in the lower season although there might be the odd small shop open.

Other shops such as boutiques and electronics shops usually work until noon or 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays and are closed on Sundays. Shops are usually closed for the majority of national or religious (Roman Catholic) holidays.

Please note that the times quoted in this section are to be used as a guide only since shops may change opening times from time to time throughout the year