Ladenschlussgesetz
In the Federal Republic of Germany, the Ladenschlussgesetz or "Shop Closing Law" (abbreviated: LadSchlG) is the federal "blue law" compelling retail stores to close to the public on Sundays and Christian holidays. The Ladenschlussgesetz in its current form was first enacted on 28 November 1956 following pressure from Germany's trade unions; in its last revision (of 2 June 2003), points of sale (Verkaufsstellen) must be closed at any of the following times: On Sundays and public holidays; On working days (Monday through Saturday) before 06:00 and after 20:00; On 24 December before 06:00 and after 14:00 if that date falls on a working day The law provides differing regulations for pharmacies, petrol stations, shops at train stations and airports, etc.