Is Sunday, March 15th a trading day, or will restrictions on retail impact shopping plans? Shoppers frequenting Żabka convenience stores won’t need to consider this question, as the chain traditionally remains open regardless of the day of the week.
Trading Sunday, March 15, 2026: Which Stores Are Open? Is There a Retail Ban Today?
The weekend often marks a time when household supplies run low, leading many to plan larger shopping trips. It’s most convenient to do this on a day off, such as Sunday, provided it’s a trading Sunday. This raises the question: are stores open on Sunday, March 15th?
Unfortunately for those planning to shop today, the answer is no. March 15th is a non-trading Sunday, meaning most large stores and shopping malls will be closed. However, there are exceptions. Regulations allow stores like the Żabka chain, small privately-owned shops, and gas stations to remain open.
Stores Open on Sunday, March 15, 2026: Shopping at Biedronka and Lidl or Only at Żabka?
Sunday, March 15th is not a trading Sunday, as it is not on the list of days exempt from the retail ban. Which means that most large stores, such as Biedronka, Lidl, Kaufland, Auchan, and Carrefour, will remain closed today. While many people would like to take advantage of the weekend to replenish household supplies, shopping at supermarkets and shopping malls will not be possible on March 15th.
Shopping on Sunday, March 15, 2026, will only be possible at small neighborhood stores, and among chain stores, primarily at Żabka, which can remain open due to operating as franchise locations. Larger shopping trips should therefore be planned for Monday, March 16th, when all stores will be open.
Stores Open on Sunday, March 15, 2026: Which Stores Are Open Today?
It’s important to remember that the law prohibiting retail trade on Sundays provides for several exceptions. This means that on March 15, 2026, certain establishments can legally operate, such as:
- pharmacies,
- gas stations,
- bakeries and confectioneries,
- small shops run by owners or their families,
- retail outlets at train stations and airports.
Restaurants, cafes, bars, florists, and select stores in tourist areas may also be open on Sunday, March 15, 2026. However, it’s advisable to check current opening hours beforehand, as not every franchise or local store will be open on Sunday.
Trading Sundays in 2026: When is the Next Trading Sunday?
The next trading Sunday will not be for some time. The nearest date when the retail ban does not apply is March 29, 2026. In 2026, retail will be permitted on eight Sundays throughout the year. These dates are linked to seasonal increases in store traffic, including the pre-holiday and vacation periods. The trading Sundays in 2026 fall on:
- January 25,
- March 29,
- April 26,
- June 28,
- August 30,
- December 6,
- December 13,
- December 20.
On these dates, shoppers will be able to make purchases without restrictions in shopping malls, supermarkets, and large chains such as Biedronka, Lidl, Carrefour, and Auchan. In all other Sundays, the retail ban applies, and only Żabka, small private shops, and gas station outlets will be open.
Trading Sundays in 2026: What’s Next for the Sunday Trading Ban?
In 2024, parliament did not pass amendments to the law regulating the Sunday trading ban. The topic also did not return to the parliamentary agenda in 2025. The current system remains in place, according to which retail is only permitted on eight Sundays throughout the year.
The only significant modification is the establishment of a day off on Christmas Eve and the expansion of the catalog of trading Sundays to include the third Sunday in December. This solution is intended to make pre-Christmas shopping easier for people preparing for Christmas, especially those who depart it to the last minute.
Other proposed changes, such as partial lifting of the trading ban, shortening opening hours, or introducing additional exceptions, are still awaiting consideration in parliamentary committees. This means that in 2026, the same rules as before will apply, and shopping at large stores and shopping malls will only be possible on the eight designated trading Sundays.
