In the interest of public safety, the Dutch government is taking some extra precautionary measures to combat the spread of coronavirus. All non-essential shops are closed for regular business, up to and including Monday 15 March at the earliest. From 3 March onwards, shops will be open to customers by appointment only. Contact your favourite shop to schedule a visit and view the precise rules and measures at rijksoverheid.nl. You can still shop locally in Maastricht. Most shops have an online store where you can easily order anything on offer. If you're already shopping locally, then click here to view all the online stores.
Shops that sell basic necessities (such as supermarkets and pharmacies) will maintain their standard opening hours.
If you want to know exactly when shops are open, call the shop you want to visit in advance.
* There are a few exceptions to the Sunday opening hours, including public holidays and events.
Not all shops will have the same opening hours. If you want to know exactly when shops are open, please contact the relevant shop.
Exceptions *
So many shops, boutiques and shopping malls to explore. Please mind the national and international holidays below. Some shops open later or close earlier than you're used to.
Easter Sunday 2021: Sunday 4 April 2021, shops closed. Easter Monday 2021: Monday 5 April 2021: shops open from 1:00 PM. Kings Day 2021: Tuesday 27 April 2021, most shops open from 12:00 noon.* Labour day 2021: Saturday 1 May 2021,shops open at 10:00 AM. Commemoration of the war dead 2021: Teusday 4 May 2021, all shops open until 6:00 PM. Liberation Day 2021: Wednesday 5 May 2021,shops open at 10:00 AM. Ascension Day 2021: Thursday 13 May, shops open from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM/6:00 PM. Whit Sunday (Pentecost) 2021: Sunday 23 May 2021, shops closed. Whit Monday 2021: Monday 24 May 2021, shops open from 12:00 noon. National public holiday in Belgium: Wednesday 21 July 2021, shops open from 10:00. Assumption of Mary into Heaven (Belgium): Sunday 15 August 2021, shops open from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM. German Unity Day: Sunday 3 October 2021, shops in Maastricht will be open from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM. All Saints' Day: Monday 1 November 2021, shops open from 10:00 AM. Armistice Day (First World War) 2021: Thursday 11 November 2021, shops open from 10:00 AM. Christmas Eve 2021: Friday 24 December 2021, shops open until 5:00 PM. Christmas Day 2021: Saturday 25 December 2021, shops closed. Boxing Day 2021: Sunday 26 December 2021, shops closed. New Year's Eve 2021: Friday 31 December 2021, shops open until 5:00 PM. New Year's Day 2022: Saturday 1 January 2022, shops closed. Carnival 2022 (Shrovetide/Mardi Gras): 27 February 2022, shops in city centre are closed.
Maastricht city centre has recently been equipped with pedestrian routes. The routes, signs and hospitality guides in some shopping areas will show you the best way to navigate the city safely. It might take some getting used to, but this is the best way for us to enjoy Maastricht again. Read on and get ready for your visit to the city.
After a long day of retail therapy, go and get some lunch or take a break with a coffee and a piece of traditional Limburg vlaai (sweet tart). Refuel and get ready to carry on shopping.
We have a map with handy filters to help efficient shoppers get the most out of their time in Maastricht while exploring the different parts of the city.
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