New Law in Croatia: Changes to Sunday Shopping and Working Hours for Shops and Shopping Centers

From July 1 of this year, a huge change awaits Croatian businessmen. A new law will come into effect, according to which most shops must be closed on Sundays and public holidays. Tourists also have to reckon with it. It may happen that they don’t buy.

But sellers can choose 16 Sundays in the year when they will be able to open. Shops at train or bus stations, airports, ports and ships, petrol stations, campsites, hospitals, hotels or cultural institutions will also be exempt.

“The schedules have been drawn up and the traders have decided which Sundays they will work. I think there will be no problems,” the portal quoted People President of the Trade Union of Croatia Zlatica Štuličová.

In addition, the law further stipulates that the maximum weekly working time from Monday to Saturday is 90 hours. The seller himself divides these hours into individual days. If he himself decides to open on a given week and on Sundays, the limit will be increased to 105 hours.

However, before people go shopping in Croatia, they should check that it will be open, especially on Sundays. Retail chains and shopping centers have already adjusted their working hours to the new law, the portal writes Diary.

It is important to note that many large stores plan to be open on Sundays during the summer, especially in their establishments by the sea and in popular tourist destinations. On the other hand, stores do not have to be open inland.

Supermarkets

Lidl

As of June 2, the retail chain will apply the law Lidl. Shops in Beli Manastir, Bjelovar, Čakovec, Daruvar, Donji Miholjac, Dugo Selo, Đakovo, Đurđevec, Ivanec, Ivanić Grad, Jastrebarsko, Karlovac, Koprivnica, Krapina, Križevci, Kutina, Našice, Nova Gradiška, Novska will not be open during the summer. , Osijek, Petřínja, Sesvete, Sisak, Slatina, Slavonski Brod, Sveta, Nedelja, Valpovo, Varaždin, Velika Gorica, Vinkovci, Virovitica, Vrbovec, Vukuvar, Zabok, Zagreb, Zaprešić, Županja. All other stores will then be open on Sunday.

Kaufland

It adapted its operation to the tourist season Kaufland. During July and August, all stores will be open every Sunday.

Consumption

The Konzum chain has also decided to adjust the opening hours of individual establishments to the tourist season and the holding of various events. In popular summer destinations, these shops will also be open on Sundays.

Although a large number of stores inland will also be open, the chain advises customers to always check the opening hours of the respective establishment at website. In addition, informative posters will be posted at the entrance to each store, which will also include the address of the nearest Konzum in case the one you visit is closed.

Crops

Shops will be closed on Sundays during the summer Crops ve towns Bjelovar, Čakovec, Čazma, Čepin, Đakovo, Dugo Selo, Ivanić Grad, Jastrebarsko, Karlovac, Koprivnica, Krapinske Toplice, Križevci, Kutina, Ludbreg, Našice, Nova Gradiška, Novska, Osijek Huttlerova, Osijek Strossmayerova, Petrinja, Pitomača, Požega, Prelog, Sisak, Slavonski Brod, Slatina, Sveta Nedelja, Valpovo, Varaždín – Gospodarska, Varaždín – Optujska, Vinkovci – Vukčića, Virovrbitinić, Zajac Záhřeb – Karla Metikoša, Záhřeb – Mije Haleuša, Záhřeb – Štefanovečki zavoj, Záhřeb – Vice Vukova , Zapřešić, and Županja. Ve all other obchodech si lide v nedeli nakoupí.

Spar and Interspar

Spar and Interspar stores in seaside areas frequented by tourists will be open on Sundays during the summer. People also shop inland in many cases. In this case too, the chain advises you to check the opening hours at website.

Shopping centers

Arena Centar in Zagreb

During July and August he will have shopping center shops closed on Sundays and holidays. Only cinemas, cafes, restaurants and fast food and car washes will be exempted. It will be completely closed on Sunday, September 1 and December 31. During other Sundays, normal opening hours will apply from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Avenue Mall in Zagreb

The shopping center will also be closed in July and August Avenue Mall. This will not work on September 24th and October 29th either. Cafes, gaming rooms and fast food restaurants will also be exempt in this case. These will remain open for customers.

City Center one West and City Center one East in Zagreb

This shopping centers in Zagreb, she chose 16 Sundays when they will be open. You can check when to go shopping.