Wondering when you can go shopping on a Sunday in 2025? Check the latest trading Sunday calendar and the key changes affecting shops across Poland.
Trading Sunday Calendar 2025
In 2025, shops may only be open on selected Sundays. New regulations mean there are eight trading Sundays / one more than in previous years, thanks to an additional December Sunday before Christmas.
List of Trading Sundays 2025
- 26 January 2025
- 13 April 2025
- 27 April 2025
- 29 June 2025
- 31 August 2025
- 7 December 2025
- 14 December 2025
- 21 December 2025
December has three trading Sundays in a row, making Christmas shopping more convenient for everyone. For example, those who like to leave gifts until the last minute can visit a shopping mall without stress even a week before Christmas Eve.
New Regulations and Their Significance
From 2025, Christmas Eve (24 December) has officially become a public holiday. This is the first such change in Poland and significantly affects the retail calendar in December. The three consecutive trading Sundays are meant to make preparations for the holidays easier for thousands of consumers.
What Does the New Law Change?
- Greater availability of shops before the holidays
- More opportunities for family shopping without stress
- Retail workers can take an extra day off on Christmas Eve
Pros and Cons of Trading Restrictions
Trading restrictions provoke mixed feelings / for some they are an opportunity to rest, for others an obstacle to larger purchases.
Advantages
- More time for the families of retail workers
- A slower pace of life on weekends
- A stronger position for small, local shops
Disadvantages
- Increased crowds in shops on Saturdays
- Limited opportunities for spontaneous shopping
- Potential loss of earnings for some employees
Tips: How to Make the Most of Trading Sundays
- Plan larger errands in advance
- Use the December Sundays for gifts and decorations
- Combine shopping with a family walk or a trip to the mall
- Check the dates / every larger shopping centre publishes a list of trading Sundays on its website
Trading Sundays 2025
| Month | Trading Sunday date |
|---|---|
| January | 26.01 |
| April | 13.04, 27.04 |
| June | 29.06 |
| August | 31.08 |
| December | 7.12, 14.12, 21.12 |
