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Sunday shopping in Gingen: colorful family festival despite the rain!
On September 21st, 2025 there will be a shopping Sunday in Gingen an der Fils with a family program and fashion shows.
Sunday shopping in Gingen: colorful family festival despite the rain!
On September 21, 2025, a Sunday shopping event will take place in Gingen/Fils under the motto “Sunday is Funday”. This event promises a diverse program for the whole family with fashion shows, a bouncy castle, stage activities and a flea market. The shops are open on this day from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Despite predominantly rainy weather and temperatures reaching 23°C, organizers are optimistic that many visitors will enjoy the event.
Shopping on Sundays is part of the regulations that have been set by the federal states since 2006. In Baden-Württemberg, cities are allowed to open shops on three Sundays per year, with the exception of Advent Sundays and Easter and Whitsun Sundays. Historically, shops have not been allowed to open on Sundays since 1919, unless special regulations apply, such as for train stations and airports.
Regulations and history
As early as 1891, it was decided that shops could only be open for sales for five hours on Sundays. It was only with the first shop closing law of 1900 that a regulation was introduced that permitted opening hours from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, while sales on Sundays were only permitted with special permits. These complex decisions and adjustments to store closing times are reflected in the current regulations, which allow a maximum of four Sunday shopping hours per year.
- Baden-Württemberg: maximal 3 Verkaufsoffene Sonntage pro Jahr
- Berlin: 10 Verkaufsoffene Sonntage erlaubt
- Brandenburg: 6 Verkaufsoffene Sonntage erlaubt
In international comparison, other countries have different regulations. In France, shops are allowed to open on five Sundays per year, although the times can be freely chosen. In Austria, shopping on Sundays is generally prohibited, with exceptions only for gas stations and shops in airports or train stations. Spain, on the other hand, allows shops to open on the first Sunday of each month, in summer also on the last Sunday and on all Sundays in December.
Overall, Sunday shopping legislation remains a dynamic issue that has a significant impact on retail and shopping behavior in each region. Ultimately, the upcoming Sunday shopping season in Gingen/Fils gives citizens the opportunity not only to shop, but also to experience the community and take part in numerous family activities. An interesting opportunity for anyone who wants to support local businesses.
For more information about Sunday shopping in Gingen/Fils, readers can read the article by news.de visit while providing details about the legal framework ortsdienst.de can be found.