As the observance of the Holy Week approaches, a number of malls all over this predominantly Catholic country are adjusting their operating hours. Some will even be closed for days.
This adjustment came after President Rodrigo Duterte declared that Apr. 18, Maundy Thursday, and Apr. 19, Good Friday, are regular holidays while Apr. 20, Black Saturday, is a special non-working holiday.
In case you’re planning to take your family out on those days, here’s a list of mall operating hours to guide you:
SM Supermalls
Apr. 14 to 16 (Palm Sunday to Holy Tuesday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Apr. 17 (Wednesday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Apr. 18 (Maundy Thursday): All malls will be closed except the following:
- SM City Baguio: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- SM By the Bay: 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- SM Puerto Princesa: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- SM Hypermarket will remain open from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Apr. 19 (Good Friday): All malls will be closed except the following:
- SM City Baguio: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- SM By the Bay: 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- SM Hypermarket will remain open from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Apr. 20 to 21 (Black Saturday to Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Podium, Mandaluyong City
Apr. 14 to 17 (Palm Sunday to Holy Tuesday): 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Apr. 18 to 19 (Maundy Thursday to Good Friday): Closed
Apr. 20 to 21 (Black Saturday to Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Ayala Malls Circuit
Greenhills Mall, San Juan City
Apr. 14 (Palm Sunday): 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Apr. 15 to 17 (Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Apr. 18 to 19 (Maundy Thursday to Good Friday): Closed
Apr. 20 (Black Saturday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Apr. 21 (Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tiendesitas, Pasig City
Apr. 14 (Palm Sunday): 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Apr. 15 to 17 (Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Apr. 18 to 19 (Maundy Thursday to Good Friday): Closed
Apr. 20 (Black Saturday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Apr. 21 (Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Estancia, Pasig City
Apr. 14 (Palm Sunday): 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Apr. 15 to 17 (Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Apr. 18 to 19 (Maundy Thursday to Good Friday): Closed
Apr. 20 (Black Saturday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Apr. 21 (Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Robinsons Malls
Lucky Chinatown, Manila
Apr. 17 (Holy Wednesday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Apr. 18 to 19 (Maundy Thursday to Good Friday): Closed
Apr. 20 (Black Saturday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Apr. 21 (Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Eastwood Mall, Quezon City
Apr. 17 (Holy Wednesday): 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Apr. 18 to 19 (Maundy Thursday to Good Friday): Closed
Apr. 20 (Black Saturday): 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Apr. 21 (Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fisher Mall, Quezon City
Fisher Mall, Malabon City
McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Apr. 17 (Holy Wednesday): 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Apr. 18 to 19 (Maundy Thursday to Good Friday): Closed
Apr. 20 (Black Saturday): 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Apr. 21 (Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Uptown Bonifacio, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Apr. 17 (Holy Wednesday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Apr. 18 (Maundy Thursday): 10 a.m. to 12 nn
Apr. 19 (Good Friday): Closed
Apr. 20 (Black Saturday): 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Apr. 21 (Easter Sunday): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Powerplant Mall, Rockwell, Makati City
Metro Retail Stores in Visayas
Apr. 18 (Maundy Thursday):
- Supermarket: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Department store: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Apr. 19 (Good Friday): Closed
Apr. 20 (Black Saturday):
- Supermarket: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Department store: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Stay tuned for more updates on the schedule of other malls in the country.
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