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Are many businesses closed on Sunday in Madrid and Barcelona?

Hoping to be in Madrid and Barcelona this summer. When I was in the Basque region, many businesses were closed on Sunday. Is this the case for all of Spain? Thanks.

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I had trouble finding open grocery/convenience stores in Madrid on a Sunday. No problems in Barcelona with the same type store.

I did notice in Barcelona that many of the big stores on Passeig de Gracia were closed on Sunday. Department stores in Madrid that I noticed had Sunday hours.

My observations only. I wasn't looking to shop except for a Madrid grocery store that I couldn't find open. I'm sure there were some, but they seemed limited - I was googling.