Holidays and shopping

Some special Dutch Holidays:

April 27: Koningsdag

May 4 and 5: On May 4, the Dutch commemorate all victims of war, on May 5, they celebrate their liberation after world war II

December 5: Sinterklaas, but it is not a holiday

Shopping

Shops are typically open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. On Thursdays shops in the city center stay open until 9pm. On Saturdays shops close at 5pm.

Supermarkets are open earlier (8am) and close later (8 or 10pm).

Sunday shopping

Shops in Utrecht are open from 12:00 - 17:00 on Sundays, but only in the city center. Shops in other parts of town are closed.

A few links for the opening hours of several Supermarkets, Jumbo, and Lidl supermarkets.