Which stores will be closed

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, there is a statutory ban on trading, as reported by Infor (Sunday, 18.10.2026 - trading and shopping day in all open stores, including Biedronka and Lidl? Or will only Żabka and small private shops remain open on Sunday, October 18?). The regulations limit the operations of large retail chains and supermarkets (Sunday, 18.10.2026 - trading and shopping day in all open stores, including Biedronka and Lidl? Or will only Żabka and small private shops remain open on Sunday, October 18?). Supermarkets such as Biedronka and Lidl will remain closed (Sunday, 18.10.2026 - trading and shopping day in all open stores, including Biedronka and Lidl? Or will only Żabka and small private shops remain open on Sunday, October 18?). The ban applies to all retail establishments employing workers under an employment contract.

Where can you shop

Shopping on Sunday, October 18, will be possible in establishments exempt from restrictions, as reported by Infor (Sunday, 18.10.2026 - trading and shopping day in all open stores, including Biedronka and Lidl? Or will only Żabka and small private shops remain open on Sunday, October 18?). Small shops run personally by their owners will be open (Sunday, 18.10.2026 - trading and shopping day in all open stores, including Biedronka and Lidl? Or will only Żabka and small private shops remain open on Sunday, October 18?). This means that shopping can be done in neighborhood stores where the owner stands behind the counter, without employed workers.

Gas stations will also remain available, as they are exempt from the trading ban (Sunday, 18.10.2026 - trading and shopping day in all open stores, including Biedronka and Lidl? Or will only Żabka and small private shops remain open on Sunday, October 18?). At gas stations, customers will find basic food items and household chemicals.

Żabka network on Sunday

Some Żabka stores may be open if they meet the condition of being run personally by the owner (Sunday, 18.10.2026 - trading and shopping day in all open stores, including Biedronka and Lidl? Or will only Żabka and small private shops remain open on Sunday, October 18?). In practice, this means that some of the chain's outlets will be available to customers, provided that a franchisee stands behind the counter, not an employed worker. However, not all Żabka stores will be open – it depends on the operating model of the specific outlet.

Legal basis for the ban

The ban on trading on Sundays arises from the applicable regulations limiting commercial activity on days off work, as reported by Infor (Sunday, 18.10.2026 - trading and shopping day in all open stores, including Biedronka and Lidl? Or will only Żabka and small private shops remain open on Sunday, October 18?). The law provides for a catalog of exceptions, which include postal establishments, florists, confectioneries, and points run personally by owners. The aim of the regulation is to ensure that retail workers have the right to rest on Sundays.