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What's open on Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) 2027 in Germany?

Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) falls on 2027-05-17. Pfingstmontag closes most shops and supermarkets under German trading law. Bakeries, cafes and petrol stations are the usual open exceptions.

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17 May 2027

Most chains are expected to be closed.

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All Categories 19 Supermarkets & Groceries 6 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Restaurants & Cafes 1 DIY, Garden & Home 3 Drugstores & Cosmetics 3 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Banks & ATMs 1 Public Transit & Transport 1 Urgent Care & Clinics 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Deutsche Bahn (DB) and regional U-Bahn/S-Bahn run on Feiertags-/Sonntagsfahrplan.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules apply on statutory holidays in most municipalities.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

Deutsche Post branches closed; outdoor DHL Packstations accessible 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Ladenschlussgesetz strictly prohibits regular retail opening; exemptions apply to train stations, airports, and petrol forecourts.

Service Availability 15%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

19 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Apotheken-Notdienst 24h24/7 Duty Gesetzlich geregelter Notdienst für dringende Medikamente rund um die Uhr Editorial22833	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 aponet.de
Aral (REWE To Go Forecourt)24/7 Duty Autobahn- und Hauptstraßentankstellen öffnen 24h gemäß Ladenschlussgesetz-Ausnahme Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 aral.de
Ärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst 11611724/7 Duty Kostenlose Notfallnummer 116 117 an allen Feiertagen rund um die Uhr erreichbar Editorial116117	Urgent Care & Clinics	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 116117.de
Aldi Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 aldi.de
REWE Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 rewe.de
Kaufland Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-05-25 kaufland.de
dm-drogerie markt Estimate	Drugstores & Cosmetics	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 dm.de
Edeka Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 edeka.de
Lidl Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 lidl.de
Netto Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 netto-online.de
Rossmann Estimate	Drugstores & Cosmetics	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 rossmann.de
Müller Estimate	Drugstores & Cosmetics	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 mueller.de
Bauhaus Estimate	DIY, Garden & Home	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 bauhaus.info
OBI Estimate	DIY, Garden & Home	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 obi.de
McDonald's Deutschland Bahnhofs-, Flughafen- und Autobahnfilialen 24h geöffnet Editorial	Restaurants & Cafes	Reduced hours	09:00–01:00	2026-04-20 mcdonalds.de
DHL Packstation 24/7 Packstationen im Außenbereich rund um die Uhr nutzbar; Postfilialen geschlossen Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 dhl.de
Deutsche Bank & Cash Group Filialen an gesetzlichen Feiertagen geschlossen; SB-Zonen & Geldautomaten 24h offen Editorial	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-20 deutsche-bank.de
Deutsche Bahn (DB) Züge verkehren nach dem Feiertags-/Sonntagsfahrplan Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 bahn.de
Hornbach Baumarkt Geschlossen an gesetzlichen Feiertagen gemäß Ladenschlussgesetz Editorial	DIY, Garden & Home	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-20 hornbach.de

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) in Germany?

Pfingstmontag closes most shops and supermarkets under German trading law. Bakeries, cafes and petrol stations are the usual open exceptions. Confirmed open chains include: dm-drogerie markt, Rossmann, Müller, Apotheken-Notdienst 24h, Aral (REWE To Go Forecourt). Typically closed venues: supermarkets, retail, banks.

When is Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) 2027?

Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) falls on 2027-05-17 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag)?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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