Sunday shopping in Soest: Shopping with flair on September 7th!

Sunday shopping in Soest: Shopping with flair on September 7th!

On Sunday, September 7th, 2025, Soest invites you again to “Shopping Sunday”. Müller and merchant shops open their doors from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and offer a great shopping experience. This day not only offers the traditional shopping experience, but also the Börde farmers' market, which this year serves as the starting point for the event. Visitors can look forward to a varied selection of other seasonal events that will lighten the atmosphere and make shopping a special experience.

A look at the future dates shows that another Sunday open for shopping will take place on December 7th, 2025 on the occasion of the Soest Christmas market. North Rhine-Westphalia allows a total of four Sundays open for shopping per year - although the regulation stipulates that shops must remain closed on certain public holidays, such as Boxing Day and Easter Sunday. Weather and surroundings also play a role: The forecast for September 7th. is promising – visitors can expect very cloudy, dry conditions and temperatures of up to 27°C.

Legal framework for shop openings

But what about the legal basis for store openings? On November 1, 2006, the nationwide regulation for shop opening times was abolished, so that each federal state now sets its own rules. In North Rhine-Westphalia, like that Business page NRW As explained, the shop opening law was last updated in 2018 as part of an unleashing package. The number of possible shopping Sundays was increased from four to eight and new regulations were introduced. These mean that shopping Sundays no longer have to be event-related, which gives municipalities more flexibility.

The legal aspects also have an impact on implementation. In North Rhine-Westphalia, shops are allowed to open on weekdays from midnight to midnight, while exceptions such as flower shops or bakeries are made in the evenings on Sundays and public holidays. The preparation for events such as Sunday shopping is therefore important not only for shops, but also for the city and the entire region.

International comparisons

A look across borders shows that there are different regulations internationally. In Spain, shops are allowed to open on the first Sunday of the month and in December, while in Poland almost every shop is open on Sundays, apart from public holidays. In Greece, on the other hand, most shops are closed on Sundays unless they are in tourist areas.

The development of shop opening times in Germany is characterized by a constant balancing act between economic needs and social responsibility, which will certainly continue to be more of a focus in the future.

So if you stop by Soest next Sunday, you shouldn't miss the chance to grab one or two bargains at the Sunday shopping open and at the same time enjoy the atmosphere during the Börde farmers' market. You can find more details in the News.de message or on the Sales Open Sunday NRW page.