Germany's weekend is Saturday and Sunday. most shops are closed or have sharply reduced hours on Sundays, so plan ahead.
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The weekend in Germany is Saturday and Sunday.
Shops: 9am/10am-8pm weekdays, shorter Saturday hours, almost everything closed Sunday
most shops are closed or have sharply reduced hours on Sundays, so plan ahead
Sunday closing is strictly observed by law for most retail — supermarkets and shops are closed, so stock up on Saturday.