It has happened to all of us, we need to buy something on Sunday, but everything is closed. If this is your case now do not despair, although everything seems closed some places are still open, and here we will mention some of them.
The fact that many stores are closed on Sundays is not because businesses do not want to open on that day but because they cannot. In Luxembourg, all retail stores are subject to mandatory closing hours during which no customers are allowed to enter and no direct sales are allowed.
When you go out on a Sunday in Luxembourg and see everything closed you immediately ask yourself: are there stores open on Sundays in Luxembourg? Well, yes there are and although there are not many here, we will help you find them, but first, we will look at the normal opening hours.
In Luxembourg, stores are generally open from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 18:00, and some stores are open until 19:00 at the latest. Some stores are, however, closed on Monday mornings. Supermarkets and stores in shopping centers have more flexible opening hours and are generally open from 8:00 to 20:00.
If stores have these hours, it is because the opening and closing hours of stores are regulated. Stores are not allowed to open on Sundays or public holidays with some exceptions depending on the date or activity of the store:
In Luxembourg there are several special occasions when establishments may be open on Sundays, here are some of them:
Some hypermarkets, supermarkets and mini-markets are open on Sunday mornings until 12 noon or 13:00 and some shopping centers, in line with the hypermarkets and supermarkets they house, are exceptionally open on Sundays. In addition, the following establishments may also be open on Sundays:
Now let's take a look at some of the stores open on Sundays in Luxembourg in different sectors.
Monoprix stores are generally located in central areas and are small to medium-sized supermarkets.
3 min walk from the main train station
In addition to food, at Naturalia it is possible to find cosmetics, wellness products and food supplements. The store focuses on sustainability by promoting conscious consumption and supporting local producers.
3 min walk from the main train station
Some of the brands found there include Chanel, Gucci, Calvin Klein, Dior, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Hermès, Givenchy and Levi's among many others. You can find the complete list on the Galeries Lafayette website.
3 min walk from Place du Théâtre
Although most of its stores are located in France, in Luxembourg there are several, of which three are in the capital and one of them, located in Ville Haute is open on Sunday afternoons. The store offers a wide range of men's clothing and accessories for both formal and casual looks.
2 min walk from Place du Théâtre
In this store you will find all kinds of floral arrangements and indoor and outdoor plants. Although the store is open every day, even on Sundays, if you do not want to leave home you can order the plants online through their website, just keep in mind that they charge a fee of 10 euros per delivery.
They also provide multiple services such as table decoration services, floral decoration for weddings, plant rental for public occasions such as exhibitions and other functions, grave planting and delivery of floral arrangements to cemeteries.
1-minute walk from Ciné Utopia
In addition to offering furniture for sale, Subtile also organizes exhibitions, concerts and creative workshops in its space. The site promotes European brands and supports emerging artists, and its offer includes a wide range of items, from unique furniture to dried flowers and plants.
1-minute walk from Hamilius tram stop
Top Affaires is a store in Luxembourg near the train station that sells all kinds of everyday items, gifts, care and hygiene products, cleaning products, storage items, decorative products and even toys for the little ones.
5-minute walk from main train station
Opening times:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00-12:00, 12:00-18:00
Sunday: 14:00-18:00
This place is a paradise for fun where it is possible to find an endless number of games, accessories and related items.
3-minute walk from Place du Théâtre
This Luxembourg bookstore offers a wide selection of books for all ages with different books available for every subject and academic level, from books for young children to more complex works for seasoned readers. In addition, their books are available in several languages.
Besides their extensive collection of books, they go beyond textbooks by offering access to more than 450 press titles in various fields and languages, offering a wealth of knowledge and information. Moreover, the store also has a wide range of stationery items tailored to the needs of students.
Although on Sundays it may seem that everything is closed, as we have seen there are many stores open. It is possible to go shopping and stock up on food, buy things for the house, look for fashion items, books and even games. So, if you know how to look, on Sundays you can find a little bit of everything and here we have given you a hand by selecting some of the best stores open on this day.
3-minute walk from Glacis parking
Source: guichet.public.lu, guichet.public.lu, fr.wikipedia.org, www.naturalia.fr, www.naturalia.fr, www.monoprix.fr, www.galerieslafayette.com, www.devred.com, fr.wikipedia.org, www.subtile.style, www.lereservoir.lu, www.librairiedeslycees.lu, www.topaffaires.lu
We took photos from these sources: Getty Images on Unsplash, Naturalia, Google Maps, cityshopping.lu, Facebook, Instagram, Subtile, letzshop.lu, Top Affaires