Open Sundays: Festivities and offers throughout Germany!

Open Sundays: Festivities and offers throughout Germany!

On June 29, 2025, the time has come: In many German cities, Sunday shopping on Sundays to explore the shops and enjoy the unique events. The day is also celebrated in Bremen. City festivals, markets and special events attract not only locals, but also numerous visitors. The Hanseatic city will be represented with the Gröpelingen summer and the summer festival in Habenhausen. That should be a good offer for all shopping friends!

But what does "Sunday open"? These special days are legally regulated in Germany and allow business to open on a Sunday. As a rule, the shops are allowed to open their doors from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., the occasion is decisive. A maximum of four Sundays that are open to sales per year are permitted in most federal states, with the legal provisions vary depending on the region. In Bremen, the regulation also provides four such Sundays, with a special occasion for additional appointments such as a street festival. This regulation for the Sunday opening is part of the German context and is subject to various historical developments and legal provisions, some of which go back to the 19th century when Sunday was officially set as a day off.

variety of events

All over Germany are well positioned for June 29, 2025. A particularly extensive program takes place in Baden-Württemberg, where, for example, a classic car meeting is celebrated in Geislingen an der Steige. There is also reason to be happy in Mannheim: the event "Music plays in Mannheim" takes place there, which is celebrated together with the anniversary of the pedestrian zone Planks and 125 years of electric tram. In addition, a festival de la Musique is offered with many artists on an open-air stage, which will certainly attract many visitors.

For all those who are moving to Bavaria, atmospheric festivals such as the Johannimarkt in Holzkirchen or the historic city spectacle in Kronach are on the program. In Hesse, for example, the children's festival in Alsfeld attracts the young and old visitors. And if you have the opportunity, you should not miss the other events in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate where various markets and festivals take place.

an important legal framework

The regulations related to Sunday opening are not only important for retailers, but also affect the employees. In Germany, employees are allowed to work on a maximum of 22 Sundays and public holidays, with stricter rules apply to young people and pregnant women. In the event of violations of the shop closing times, juicy fines threaten. The differences in the regulations are numerous and invite you to discussions - both for supporters and critics of the Sunday opening.

If you come to Bremen to go shopping on June 29, remember that the business open your doors according to the legal requirements. The exact details of the opening times and campaign offers on Sunday, which are open to sales, it is advisable to investigate regionally more precisely. The website salesoffener-s-Sonntag.com provides current information on special openings and planned activities.

In the end, it remains to be said: Look forward to a varied Sunday, where the hustle and bustle of the city combines both purchasing power and joie de vivre! A warm welcome to Bremen!