The opening hours of the shops in Vienna on December 24, 2025

On December 24, there is traditionally a lot of activity in Vienna's retail sector, as many people are still buying gifts, groceries, or decorations at the last minute. Christmas Eve falls on a Wednesday this year, and although it is not a public holiday, special rules apply to opening hours.

Reduced Opening Hours in Retail on Christmas Eve

To ensure everyone can be home with their family in time for Christmas Eve, many stores have reduced opening hours. Most of the retail sector in Vienna and throughout Austria opens early in the morning on December 24 but usually closes its doors by early afternoon. Therefore, it is advisable to plan last-minute shopping in the morning, as supermarkets, drugstores, and most specialty stores are only open until 1:00 PM. Particularly popular sectors like confectionery and flower shops are allowed to keep their doors open until 6:00 PM, and Christmas trees can be sold until 8:00 PM (here is an overview of all sales locations).

Anyone who needs to take care of something at the post office on December 24 has time to do so in all branches at least from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The exact opening hours of individual post office branches can be checked online.

Shopping on December 24, 2025, in Vienna: The Opening Hours of Supermarkets and Drugstores

On December 24, 2025, some Viennese supermarkets open their doors earlier, but close at the latest by 1:00 PM. Exceptions, as often, are branches at train stations and the airport. We have an overview of which supermarkets and drugstores are open for how long on Christmas 2025.

Billa/Billa Plus: 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Exceptions for branches with special opening hours:

Hofer: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Lidl: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
except branches Vienna-Felberstraße (8:30 AM - 1:00 PM) and Vösendorf (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

Penny: 7:15 AM - 1:00 PM

Spar, Eurospar and Interspar: all branches are open until 1:00 PM, opening times vary depending on location - more information in the branch finder
Exceptions for branches with special opening hours:

Bipa: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

dm: the branches are open until 1:00 PM, core opening hours vary by location and can be checked online – here is the branch finder

Müller: depending on the branch from 8:00 / 8:30 / 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM – here is the branch finder

The Opening Hours of Vienna Shopping Centers on December 24, 2025

The major shopping centers in Vienna are also open on Christmas Eve 2025 – with similarly reduced hours:

Auhof Center: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Westfield Donau Zentrum: Shops 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, The Kitchen 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Gerngross: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Lugner City: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Gastro until 11:00 PM

Millennium City: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Riverside: 9.00 - 13.00 o'clock

Huma Eleven: 9.00 - 13.00 o'clock

Galleria: 7.15 - 14.00 o'clock

SCS - Westfield Shopping City Süd: Shops 9.00 - 13.00 o'clock, Multiplex 11.00 - 16.00 o'clock

SCN: Shops 9.00 -13.00 o'clock, Gastro 10.00 - 15.30 o'clock

Wien Mitte - The Mall: 9.00 - 13.00 o'clock, Interspar Pronto 6.00 - 13.00 o'clock

Public Transport Schedule on December 24, 2025

Also, the subway, bus, and trams of Wiener Linien will have Christmas service again. Details on the schedule of Vienna's public transport will be available here soon.

VIENNA.at wishes you a peaceful last-minute shopping on December 24, 2025, in Vienna – and a Merry Christmas!

(Red)

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