While most shops will be open on December 31, this will not be the case on January 1ᵉʳ. On the first day of the year, one might wonder whether shops are still open in Paris. For this first public holiday, many shops will indeed be closed… Discover the list of shopping centers and department stores that will be closed!
Stores closed in Paris on January 1, 2026
Most of the major shopping malls in Paris, but also in the Île-de-France region, will be closed on January 1ᵉʳ. Here is a non-exhaustive list of stores that will be closed on the first day of 2026:
Galeries Lafayette
Le Printemps Haussmann
Le Bon Marché Paris
BHV Marais Paris
Carrousel du Louvre
Bercy Village
Rosny 2
Italy Two
Les Ateliers Gaîtés
Westfield Forum des Halles
Beaugrenelle
Val d’Europe
So West Levallois
Paddock Romainville
Some department stores will be open, however, such as Samaritaine (12pm to 8pm) and Vallée Village (11am to 8pm). On the other hand, food stores such as minimarkets and convenience stores should still be open. So be sure to check the opening times before you go!