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    Are shops open on Sundays in Finland?

    How deregulated opening hours affect your shopping.

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    Short answer

    Yes. The Finnish Parliament abolished the law on shop opening hours in December 2015, and since the start of 2016 shops have been free to set their own hours. Many large supermarkets are open on Sundays, some until late in the evening. Smaller shops, boutiques and shops in small towns often keep shorter hours.

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    Why

    1. Verkkouutiset reported that Parliament abolished the opening hours law in December 2015.
    2. MTV Uutiset reported that opening hours were freed from the start of 2016.
    3. Since then large shops have been able to stay open late, according to MTV Uutiset.

    Details

    Opening hours differ a lot between shops. Check the shop's website or map listing before a Sunday trip.

    Tip

    Large supermarkets are the safest choice for Sunday and late-evening shopping.

    What may differ

    Alcohol sales follow separate rules, and the state alcohol shops have their own hours.

    Common misconception

    All shops in Finland are closed on Sundays.

    What actually happens

    Shops have been free to open on Sundays since 2016, and many do.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Opening hours, prices and services change, so check the official sources before you go.

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