Overview
- National shop‑closing rules keep Aldi, Lidl, Rewe, Edeka and Kaufland largely shut on Dec. 25–26, with openings mainly limited to outlets in train stations and airports.
- Specific NRW exceptions include Rewe stores at Düsseldorf Airport (6:00–22:00 on Dec. 26), Köln/Bonn Airport (open through Dec. 26), and Münster Hauptbahnhof (10:00–16:00 on Dec. 26).
- In Essen, both Aldi Nord and Lidl at the main station are reported open on Dec. 25 and 26 from 9:00 to 20:00, following the state’s allowances for travel‑hub retail.
- In Berlin, station and airport stores list holiday hours such as Rewe at Hauptbahnhof (8:00–22:00), Rewe at Ostbahnhof (6:00–22:00) and a 24‑hour Rewe at BER, with some Edeka and organic markets also operating.
- State rules permit limited holiday openings for certain categories like bakeries, though many bakery branches remain closed on Dec. 26 and travelers should also consider petrol stations or farm‑shop vending machines for essentials.