Opening Hours
Posted by Rube | 23 April, 2006
In reference to my earlier post, which involved things that are illegal here in Bavaria, I present the legally-available opening times for shops in various countries around Europe.
| Land | Mo-Fr | Saturday | Sundays & Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 5AM - 9PM | 5AM - 6PM | Not allowed* |
| Italy | 5AM - 9PM | 5AM - 9PM | Not allowed* |
| Netherlands | 6AM - 10PM | 6AM - 10PM | Not allowed* |
| Denmark | Always | 6AM - 5PM | Not allowed* |
| Greece, Spain | Always | Always | Not allowed* |
| Portugal | Always | Always | 6AM - midnight |
| Sweden | Always | Always | 5AM - midnight |
| Belgium | 5AM - 10PM | 5AM - 9PM | Not allowed** |
| France | Always | Always | Not allowed** |
| Great Britain, Ireland, Poland | Always | Always | Always |
* - Some exceptions are allowed, such as for regional festivals like Oktoberfest
** - Some exceptions are available for the self-employed
Reference: Bundeszentrale für Politische Bildung