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Poland’s regulations regarding Sunday trading are remaining largely unchanged for the foreseeable future. Despite ongoing discussions and proposed amendments, parliament failed to finalize changes to the Sunday trading laws in both 2024 and 2025. Consequently, retail stores will continue to operate under the current restrictions, permitting trade on only eight Sundays each year, with a few minor additions for the holiday season.
Is Sunday, December 7th a trading day, or will restrictions on retail be in effect, potentially disrupting shopping plans? Or will consumers need to wait until Monday, December 8th to restock? Shoppers who frequent Żabka stores won’t need to consider these questions, as the convenience chain remains open every Sunday.
Sunday Trading December 7, 2025: Will Stores Be Open on December 7th, or Are Restrictions in Place?
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- Sunday Trading December 7, 2025: Will Stores Be Open on December 7th, or Are Restrictions in Place?
- Stores Open on Sunday, November 7, 2025: Shopping at Biedronka and Lidl or Just Żabka?
- Trading Sundays in December 2025: Three Sundays Without Restrictions Before Christmas
- When are the Trading Sundays in December 2025? Calendar of Sundays Without Restrictions Before Christmas
- Trading Sundays in 2026: What’s Next for the Sunday Trading Ban?
As the weekend approaches, many households find their supplies dwindling after a full week, leading many to plan for larger shopping trips. It’s most convenient to do this during free time, such as on Sunday—provided it falls on a designated trading day. Will stores be open on December 7, 2025?
For those hoping to shop tomorrow, the news is positive. December 7th is a trading Sunday, meaning most large stores—including Biedronka, Lidl, Auchan, and Carrefour—will be open. Żabka stores and gas stations will also be open as usual. This marks the first time in some time that consumers will have access to larger stores on a Sunday.
Stores Open on Sunday, November 7, 2025: Shopping at Biedronka and Lidl or Just Żabka?
Stores will be open on Sunday, December 7, 2025, providing an ideal opportunity for pre-holiday shopping. Biedronka, Lidl, Auchan, Carrefour, Kaufland, Tesco, Netto, and Stokrotka, as well as smaller grocery stores including Żabka, will be open for business.
This allows consumers to conveniently make larger grocery purchases before Christmas, replenish everyday products such as cleaning supplies, baked goods, dairy, meat, sweets, and beverages. Major retail chains, including Biedronka, Lidl, Carrefour, Auchan, and Kaufland, are also offering attractive promotions and holiday sales, attracting customers looking for deals on gifts, food, and decorations. This is expected to drive significant competition among retailers.
Shopping malls will also be open on the trading Sunday, December 7, 2025, including centers such as Westfield Mokotów, Złote Tarasy, Manufaktura, Galeria Krakowska, and Galeria Wroclavia, where shoppers can find supermarkets, clothing stores, service points, restaurants, and cafes.
Trading Sundays in December 2025: Three Sundays Without Restrictions Before Christmas
The change stems directly from an amendment to the law that introduces restrictions on retail on Christmas Eve—December 24th, stores will be open until 2:00 PM or be fully closed, depending on the final regulation. To compensate for the shorter shopping time and avoid crowding, the legislature decided to introduce a third trading Sunday in December. This distributes customer traffic more evenly over several weekends, which benefits both shoppers—who can shop more comfortably—and the stores themselves, which can increase sales and better plan staffing.
When are the Trading Sundays in December 2025? Calendar of Sundays Without Restrictions Before Christmas
In December 2025, consumers can expect a favorable calendar. Three trading Sundays are scheduled for the month, with stores open on December 7th, December 14th, and December 21st. This is welcome news for anyone who wants to spread out their pre-holiday shopping over several weekends, rather than leaving everything to the last minute. The additional trading Sundays will make it easier to avoid crowds in supermarkets and shopping malls, especially during the busy pre-Christmas period.
Trading Sundays in 2026: What’s Next for the Sunday Trading Ban?
Although changes were announced, the parliament did not complete work on amending the law regarding the Sunday trading ban in 2024, and the issue was not revisited in 2025. As a result, the current model will remain in effect, allowing retail only on eight Sundays per year.
The only new development remains a day off on Christmas Eve and the addition of a third Sunday in December to the list of exceptions when stores can be open. This is a gesture towards those preparing for Christmas and wanting to shop at the last minute.
Remaining proposed changes, such as partially lifting the Sunday trading ban, shortening opening hours, or introducing additional exceptions, are still awaiting consideration by parliamentary committees. This means that the same rules as before will apply in 2026, and shopping in large stores and shopping malls will only be possible on the designated eight trading Sundays.
