Opening times at Christmas: this should be noted

This year Christmas Eve falls on a Tuesday. Here we clarify whether this means that all shops are open at Christmas as on any other working day. An overview of all opening times can be found in this practical tip.

An overview of the opening times at Christmas

• Most shops are open until 2 p.m. Not only discounters and supermarkets are open on Christmas Eve, but also other shops.
• However, there are exceptions: supermarkets and shops in the immediate vicinity of train stations, ferries or airports can be open until 5 p.m.
• Pharmacies and petrol stations are open until midnight, so last minute purchases are possible here around the clock.
• However, every operator and shopkeeper is free to decide when and how long they are open. Pay attention here to notices in shop windows or on corresponding websites.

CHIP Inside - Christmas in the editorial office

If you would like to order something online before Christmas, you will find an overview of the Amazon delivery times here.