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City council has approved four open Sundays for 2019

At its meeting today, Chemnitz City Council decided on the dates for four Sundays open for business in Chemnitz this year.

On the following four days, Chemnitz retail outlets may be open between 12 noon and 6 pm:

  • Sunday, 29 September 2019 - on the occasion of the "Days of Industrial Culture" event
  • Sunday, 3 November 2019 - on the occasion of the "Chemnitz Culture Days" event
  • Sunday, 1 December 2019 - on the occasion of the Chemnitz Christmas markets
  • Sunday, 15 December 2019 - on the occasion of the Chemnitz Christmas markets

The regulation is based on the Saxon Shop Opening Act of 1 December 2010, which allows shops to open for special occasions on up to four Sundays per year from 12 noon to 6 pm.

As Chemnitz is one of the most important centres of German industrial culture, the annual "Days of Industrial Culture" attract large numbers of people. For example, around 70 innovative and successful companies in the city open the otherwise closed doors of their premises and give up to 1,000 visitors per company the opportunity to gain an insight into the industrial facilities. The retail sector would like to participate in the "Days of Industrial Culture" in 2019 as part of the "Chemnitz Open" community event with campaigns, projects, activities and exhibitions. Coordination with the organisers of the CWE is already underway.

The "Chemnitz Culture Days" are intended to build on the events of previous years.
events in previous years. The Sunday opening on 3 November 2019 will once again bring together trade and culture in the city of Chemnitz. Every year, the theme of culture will take centre stage and be presented in a complex and attractive way. Among other things, musical performances, exhibitions and shows are planned, complemented by a varied programme for children. Those responsible for the European Capital of Culture 2025 bid are also planning extracts from the most important milestones of the programme at various locations in the city.
milestones of the programme.

The Sunday openings on 1 and 15 December 2019 will take place in addition to the traditional Christmas markets. Every year, the Christmas markets are a popular attraction for numerous visitors. The elaborately and lovingly designed Christmas markets in the city centre and the shopping centres invite numerous visitors, young and old, to stroll and linger.

The events listed are traditional and unusual events in the city of Chemnitz that have a special attraction for visitors. Experience has shown that they attract a considerable number of visitors.
Opening shops on Sundays gives retailers the opportunity to be involved in the events and to capitalise on the crowds of visitors.
In addition to direct retail sales, many other businesses (catering, local and long-distance
businesses (catering, local and long-distance transport, etc.) and facilities in the city also benefit from Sunday openings.