Are shops open on Sundays in Denmark?
Sunday is a normal shopping day.
Short answer
Yes, shops in Denmark may open on Sundays. The Danish shop closing act (lukkeloven) bans retail sales only on public holidays, Constitution Day, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve after 15.00, and Sundays are not on that list. Supermarkets typically open from 08.00 to 22.00, but hours vary from shop to shop. On ordinary days, Sundays included, each shop sets its own opening hours.
Why
- The law lists closing days, and ordinary Sundays are not among them.
- Supermarkets typically open 08.00–22.00.
- Each shop sets its own hours on normal days.
Details
Pharmacies are outside the shop closing act altogether.
Tip
Easter Sunday and Whit Sunday are public holidays, so most shops close on those Sundays.
What may differ
Opening hours vary from store to store, so check the shop's own page.
Common misconception
Many think Danish shops are closed on Sundays, as in some other European countries.
What actually happens
Sunday trading is allowed; only public holidays and a few named days are closing days.
People also ask
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Sources
This answer is for reference only. Opening hours, prices and services change, so check the official sources before you go.
Practical infoRelated questions
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What time do shops close on New Year's Eve in Denmark?
Under the Danish shop closing act, shops may not sell to customers after 15.00 on New Year's Eve (31 December).
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Are shops open on Christmas Eve in Denmark?
Christmas Eve (24 December) is a closing day under the Danish shop closing act, just like Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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Which shops can open on public holidays in Denmark?
The shop closing act lets several types of shops open on public holidays and other closing days.
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Which days are shops closed in Denmark?
Under the shop closing act, shops must close on New Year's Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Sunday and Monday, Constitution Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.