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In Germany, the opening times of supermarkets and other retail stores are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladenschlussgesetz regulated by law]. Regulations are different between the states.
 
In Germany, the opening times of supermarkets and other retail stores are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladenschlussgesetz regulated by law]. Regulations are different between the states.
  
But what is the same in all states: On Sundays and public holidays, most (bigger) shops and supermarkets are closed.
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But what is the same in all states: On '''Sundays and public holidays''', most (bigger) shops and '''supermarkets are closed'''.
  
However, there are exceptions, mostly for supermarkets at train stations. See here lists of open supermarkets by cities:
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However, there are '''exceptions''', mostly for supermarkets at train stations. See here lists of open supermarkets by cities:
  
 
* [[/Berlin|Berlin]]
 
* [[/Berlin|Berlin]]
 
* [[/Hamburg|Hamburg]]
 
* [[/Hamburg|Hamburg]]

Revision as of 13:45, 16 March 2022

In Germany, the opening times of supermarkets and other retail stores are regulated by law. Regulations are different between the states.

But what is the same in all states: On Sundays and public holidays, most (bigger) shops and supermarkets are closed.

However, there are exceptions, mostly for supermarkets at train stations. See here lists of open supermarkets by cities: