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Shops open on Sunday: Gunzenhausen celebrates the Simon and Judäi market!
On October 26th, 2025, trading in Gunzenhausen will open during the Simon and Judäimarkt from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Find out more about Sunday shopping in Bavaria.
Shops open on Sunday: Gunzenhausen celebrates the Simon and Judäi market!
Today, October 26, 2025, Gunzenhausen is all about the Simon and Judäi market. A festival that is not only a tradition, but also invites numerous shops to open their doors and offer customers a special shopping experience. Loud news.de Four out of six major markets in the city are open until 5 p.m. today, some even until 6 p.m. The best conditions to get a good bargain!
The opening times of shops in Bavaria are regulated by the Bavarian Shop Closing Act (BayLadSchlG). This law, which has been in force since August 1, 2025, allows shops to open on a maximum of four Sundays and public holidays per year, although municipalities have leeway for exceptions. This regulation ensures that Sunday remains a day of rest, as well stmas.bayern.de determines. On special occasions, like today in Gunzenhausen, the shops are allowed to be open between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
A historical review
The history of shop opening times in Germany is long and complex. In the 19th century, shops could be open almost every day of the week. But around 1900 the first regulations for shortened Sunday opening times were introduced and in 1919 general Sunday rest was finally established. This issue is particularly sensitive in Bavaria, as the federal shop closing law from 1956 still applies here, which puts the state in a special position br.de reported.
What is particularly interesting is that the rules differ greatly in other European countries. In Greece, shops are often closed on Sundays, while in Spain there are special sales rules for December. Italy also has its own regulations for Sunday shopping. What does this tell us about the cultural differences in how we approach purchasing?
Future of Sunday shopping
The number of permitted shopping Sundays remains limited to four per year. This decision is intended to meet the needs of stores that want to expand their offerings on special occasions. However, digital micro-supermarkets have greater freedom in this regard and can also open their stores on Sundays if the sales area is no more than 150 m², provided the municipalities approve it. This could change the retail landscape in Bavaria in exciting ways in the future.
For today, however, it remains to be noted that Gunzenhausen offers a great opportunity to support local businesses and take part in the Simon and Judäi market. And while the clouds gather over the city - up to 8°C is forecast - the shops are ready to warmly welcome their customers.