Pentecost 2025: Shop and stroll in the Netherlands now!

Pentecost 2025: Shop and stroll in the Netherlands now!

The Whitsun holiday is just around the corner and is causing many Germans to flock to neighboring countries to enjoy shopping. While most shops in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) will remain closed on June 8th and 9th, 2025, shops in the Netherlands have opened their doors wide. Particularly attractive destinations for a shopping trip are the border towns of Venlo and Roermond, where numerous shops and cafés offer visitors welcome variety. 24rhine reports that Whit Monday is a public holiday in the Netherlands and many shops are open.

To get the most out of your shopping experience in the Netherlands, it's worth taking a look at the opening times. In Venlo, visitors can shop in shops such as “Zwei Brüder” on June 8th and 9th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Designer Outlet Roermond is even open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., giving shoppers plenty of time to look for bargains. In the city center of Roermond, the offerings are limited on Whit Monday, but many shops are still open, making the day a real shopping festival. Ruhr24 points out that smaller, owner-managed shops usually only open from 12 p.m., which should be taken into account when planning.

Opening times in detail

When it comes to the different opening times, you should be prepared for some variations. On the holiday, large chains in Venlo have a good chance of opening their doors to the flow of customers, while it could be more uncertain for owner-managed shops. Roermond, on the other hand, presents itself as a true shopping paradise; The Designer Outlet is also open late on Whitsunday and the shopping options are nothing to sneeze at.

• Roermond: Designer Outlet: 9 bis 22 Uhr (beide Tage)
• Venlo: Viele Geschäfte: 9 bis 18 Uhr (beide Tage)
• Innenstadt Roermond: Pfingstmontag: 13 bis 17 Uhr, Pfingstsonntag eingeschränkte Öffnungszeiten
• Enschede und Maastricht: Geschäfte am 8. Juni geschlossen

These open-access options in the Netherlands are ideal for any shopaholic who wants to enjoy the beautiful weather and pick up some great bargains at the same time. However, the crowds in the cities near the border could be considerable; It is therefore advisable to either choose an earlier travel time or use public transport. Regular bus connections from Venlo to the center as well as train connections to Roermond offer alternatives for anyone who wants to shop in a relaxed manner without having to worry about finding a parking space. NetherlandsNet emphasizes that local public transport is also reliable on public holidays and ensures a pleasant journey.

For everyone who wants to travel to the Netherlands next weekend: Find out in advance about the opening times of the shops, as smaller providers may deviate from the general regulations. With a little planning, nothing stands in the way of a successful Whitsun weekend, packed with shopping and relaxation.