Holy Saturday 2025. To which open stores?

According to the Act on Sunday and holiday trade, stores can be open up to 14:00. In practice, however, most retail chains will close their facilities earlier to enable employees to prepare for Christmas. Therefore, if we want to shop on Saturday, then we must go to the market early.

Opening hours of selected retail chains on Holy Saturday 2025

• Biedronka – until 13:30

• Lidl – until 13:00

• Carrefour – until 13:00

• Auchan – until 13:00

• Kaufland – until 13:00

• Net – until 13:00

• Dino – until 13:30

• Aldi – until 13:30

It is worth noting that opening hours may vary depending on the location, so it is recommended to check information on the website or in the mobile application of a given network.

Exceptions from the ban on trade after 14:00

After 14:00 it may be open:

• Gas stations

• Bakeries and confectioneries

• Shops at railway stations and airports

• Commercial facilities run in person by the owner, e.g. some Żabka stores

In the case of franchise stores such as Żabka, opening hours may vary depending on the owner’s decision. Some facilities can be opened even by 23:00.

Penalties for breaking the trade ban

According to the regulations, there is a fine of PLN 1,000 to even PLN 100,000 for breaking the trade ban after 14:00.

Shopping on Holy Saturday. What conclusions?

When planning shopping on Holy Saturday 2025, it is worth remembering about short opening hours of stores and planning a visit to commercial facilities earlier. For people who do not manage to shop before 14:00, some points, such as gas stations or stores run by the owners, remain open.