Shop opening hours

Under the Shop Closing Act, all shops must remain closed on public holidays, Constitution Day, Christmas Eve and after 3 pm on New Year’s Eve. However, small grocery shops are exempt and may remain open all year round.

Shops permitted to remain open all year round (including on public holidays)

Small grocery shops
Special goods (sale of fuel, plants and flowers, fresh meat and fish, and bread)
Special locations (shops at petrol stations, in airports, at railway stations, in amusement parks and in holiday home areas)

General opening hours (may vary from place to place)

Weekdays (Monday to Friday): Typically from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm (7.30 pm)
Saturdays: typically from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm (5.00 pm)
Sundays: Many specialist shops are closed, but many supermarkets and shopping centres are open. In larger towns and cities, many specialist shops are open on the first Sunday of the month.

Public holidays and closing days

New Year’s Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Constitution Day, Whit Sunday, Whit Monday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. New Year’s Eve after 15:00.

Public holidays in Denmark

Read more about shop opening hours on the websites of the local city associations in

Christmas has its very own opening hours, as this time of year is particularly conducive to cosiness, the festive spirit and, of course, buying lots of Christmas presents for your loved ones.

That is why we have put together a page with special opening hours for Christmas – for shops, restaurants, attractions and accommodation.

Find all the Christmas Opening Hours here