Key Takeaways:
- All municipal fruit and vegetable markets in Tehran will operate despite the announced Wednesday closure, ensuring food access.
- Markets will run full-time on Wednesday and Thursday from 08:00 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 19:30, with reduced hours on Friday and Saturday from 08:00 to 13:00.
- Citizens can use the Shahrzad app to order and receive produce at their doorstep.
- Announcement came from the Public Relations office of the Organisation of Fruit and Vegetable Markets, reported by ISNA.
Tehran’s municipal fruit and vegetable markets will remain open to the public during the period of severe cold, authorities have confirmed. The organisation that manages the city’s produce markets said the decision aims to secure access to fresh food while protecting citizens from disruption amid low temperatures.
Tehran fruit and vegetable markets
The Public Relations Office of the Organisation of Fruit and Vegetable Markets of Tehran Municipality issued a notice stating that, despite the announced closure for Wednesday, 10 Dey, all municipal markets will operate as usual. On Wednesday and Thursday, markets will be open full-time from 08:00 to 13:00 and from 14:30 to 19:30. On Friday 12 Dey and Saturday 13 Dey, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Imam Ali, markets will operate shortened hours from 08:00 to 13:00.
Officials said the continuity of market services is intended to prevent shortages, curb price spikes and ensure that households can complete essential shopping without unnecessary travel in difficult weather. The move follows routine contingency planning by municipal authorities to maintain vital services during extreme conditions.
Shoppers are being urged to plan visits during the stated operating hours and to follow any public health or weather advisories. To reduce the need for travel, the organisation highlighted the city’s Shahrzad application for ordering fresh produce. Residents can place orders via the app and arrange home delivery to limit exposure to the cold.
“We encourage citizens to use online ordering where possible to ease queues and ensure safe shopping,” the public relations notice said. It also noted that market staff have been briefed on safety protocols and that operations will be monitored to respond to any emergent issues.
Trade sources and local vendors welcomed the clarification, saying that clear and consistent opening hours help stabilise the supply chain and support small traders who depend on regular market activity. Market supervisors will oversee logistics, including unloading schedules and stall management, to keep transactions orderly and timely.
Transport and delivery teams affiliated with the markets have been advised to make necessary arrangements for safe routes and protective clothing for workers. Authorities stressed that anyone feeling unwell or at risk should avoid crowded spaces and use delivery services where possible.
The announcement was carried by ISNA and circulated through municipal channels and social media. It reflects an effort by Tehran’s municipality to balance public safety with access to essential goods during periods of harsh weather.
For updates on market hours and any further changes, citizens should follow official municipal communications or consult the Organisation of Fruit and Vegetable Markets’ public relations updates. Using the Shahrzad app remains the recommended option for those wishing to minimise trips to market while ensuring timely access to fresh fruit and vegetables.
