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Which shops can open on public holidays in Denmark?

Exceptions to the closing rules.

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Short answer

The shop closing act lets several types of shops open on public holidays and other closing days. They include bakeries, building supply centres, shops in airport and station passenger buildings, motorway service areas, shops in amusement parks and zoos, and campsite shops while the campsite is open. Small grocery shops below a turnover limit that is adjusted every year may also open. Some goods may be sold on closing days in any case, such as fuel, flowers and plants, bread, dairy products and newspapers.

Practical info

Why

  1. Shops serving travellers may open.
  2. Small grocery shops under the turnover limit may open.
  3. Bread, milk, flowers and fuel may always be sold.

Details

Pharmacies are not covered by the shop closing act at all.

Tip

On a holiday, try shops inside a large railway station or a petrol station on the motorway.

What may differ

Station shops count only if they are in the same building as the passenger facilities, and their turnover is capped.

Common misconception

Many think every shop in Denmark is closed on public holidays.

What actually happens

Bakeries, small grocers and shops for travellers may open, so you can still buy food.

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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.

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