Overview
- Most Lidl and Kaufland branches in Germany will shut on December 31 in the early afternoon, typically between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
- Regular stores will be closed on January 1, with exceptions at train stations, airports and some coastal resort locations covered by the Bäderregelung.
- Both chains return to normal opening times on January 2.
- Closing times can differ by region and by individual branch, so customers are urged to verify details via the retailers’ websites or apps.
- Silvester is not a federal public holiday, yet state trading rules and company decisions lead many outlets to operate reduced hours.