Shopping Sunday in NRW: A festival of possibilities on August 31st!
On August 31, 2025, numerous cities in North Rhine-Westphalia will open their shops for Sunday shopping. Experience festive events and offers!

Shopping Sunday in NRW: A festival of possibilities on August 31st!
August 31, 2025 in North Rhine-Westphalia is all about Sunday shopping. Numerous cities invite you to visit their shops from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and enjoy a leisurely shopping experience. In addition to shopping fun, visitors can expect many great events and festivities that make shopping a special experience.
The offering is particularly diverse in Cologne, where...Lindenthal summer festivalcelebrated on Dürener Straße. Young and old meet here to try local delicacies and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. The other cities in North Rhine-Westphalia have also come up with a lot of ideas:
Cultural highlights in NRW
- Bochum: Musiksommer mit Konzerten in der Innenstadt.
- Castrop-Rauxel: Fest im Stadtteil Ickern mit Musik und Familienprogramm.
- Dinslaken: Stadtfest „DIN-Tage“ mit Livemusik und Kirmes.
- Erftstadt: Promenadenfest im Stadtteil Lechenich mit Musikabend.
- Gelsenkirchen: Stadtjubiläum 150 Jahre Gelsenkirchen mit Cityfest.
- Iserlohn: Brückenfest im Stadtteil Letmathe.
- Jüchen: Stadtfest „Sommersause“ mit familiengerechtem Programm.
- Mettmann: Heimatfest mit Trödelmarkt und Programm für Kinder und Erwachsene.
- Salzkotten: Hederauenfest mit Rabattaktionen und abwechslungsreichem Programm.
- Siegen: Stadtfest mit Live-Musik und Aktionsständen in verschiedenen Straßen.
- Wermelskirchen: Herbstkirmes mit verkaufsoffenem Sonntag und Abschlussfeuerwerk am Dienstag.
Shopping Sundays are an excellent opportunity to meet up with friends and family, stroll around together and get ready for the next season. Everyone has their own “must-see” in the city – and that’s a good thing! In addition, many flea markets flock to the cities on weekends, which also ensure a lively hustle and bustle.
Make informed decisions
For anyone who would like to find out more about Sunday shopping in North Rhine-Westphalia or is interested in other dates, there are online platforms that provide comprehensive information. This way you can find out about planned events and specifically search for attractive offers. To do this, visit the website verkaufsoffener-sonntag NRW or verkaufsoffener-sonntag.com.
However, shoppers should note special regulations regarding Sundays when shops are open: exceptions are Good Friday, Easter Sunday and other public holidays on which shops must remain closed. Nevertheless, August 31, 2025 is all about selling, celebrating and enjoying in NRW!
A good hand when shopping and maybe even a bargain - Sunday shopping offers the perfect atmosphere. Use the time to explore your city!