January 1, trading ban as on Sundays: All big ones shopssuch as discount stores Biedronka or Lidl are closed on January 1. Like Auchan, Carrefour and Leclerc hypermarkets and other large-scale outlets. This is because it's the new year trade restrictions are the same as in the case of the Sunday trading ban.
Which stores are open on January 1? However, they may be open on January 1 franchise stores, e.g. Żabka or housing estates, where their opening is decided by the operators of these commercial establishments. Trade ban on this day does not include shops at gas stations or airports, as well as flower shops, pharmacies, kiosks, bakeries and confectioneries.
Owner behind the counter: It is worth remembering that what hours these stores will be opendepends on the decision owner a given facility. The opening hours of such stores on January 1 are not subject to statutory regulations. Let us recall that if, for example, a franchisee employing employeeswants to open his store on a day off, this is possible, but only if he trades in person.
See also: Ryszard Petru at the cash register in Ladybug. More on this subject in the text entitled “Poles assessed Ryszard Petru's action in Biedronka. Their opinions have not been so unanimous for a long time”.
Source: Gov.pl.