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Opening Hours Rotterdam City Centre

Rotterdam is a great city for shopping. Looking for the opening hours of Rotterdam city centre? From department stores and boutiques to speciality shops and unique retail concepts, there is always something to discover. Here you'll find the regular opening hours of shops in Rotterdam city centre, including late night shopping, Sunday shopping and public holiday opening hours.

The opening hours of Rotterdam's city centre

What are the opening hours of Rotterdam city centre?

Most shops in the city center are open from 10 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and Saturdays. On Friday, shops stay open until 9 PM. The Markthal is almost always open until 8 PM, on Fridays until 9 PM, and on Sundays until 6 PM. Rotterdam Tourist Information at Central Station is open daily until 6 PM. Department store De Bijenkorf is open until 8 PM on weekdays (and until 9 PM on Fridays). For more information, visit Rotterdam City Center.

  • Monday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Guido Pijper
Lijnbaan Rotterdam Centrum

When are shops in Rotterdam open during the festive season?

Shops in Rotterdam city centre have different opening hours on Black Friday and around Christmas and New Year. There are extra late night shopping evenings before Christmas, while shops close earlier on some days.

  • Friday 27 November (Black Friday): open until 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 19 December: regular opening hours, from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday 20 December: shops open earlier than usual and close at 6:00 PM
  • Monday 21 December: extra late night shopping before Christmas
  • Tuesday 22 December: extra late night shopping before Christmas
  • Wednesday 23 December: extra late night shopping before Christmas
  • Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve): open until 6:00 PM
  • Friday 25 December (Christmas Day): closed
  • Saturday 26 December (Boxing Day): open until 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 31 December (New Year’s Eve): open until 6:00 PM
  • Friday 1 January 2027 (New Year’s Day): closed

Opening hours may vary between shops. Always check the latest opening hours on the website of the shop you plan to visit.

Koopgoot in Rotterdam Centrum

De Bijenkorf Rotterdam opening hours during the festive season

Department store De Bijenkorf Rotterdam has its own opening hours during the festive season. Below are the times for Black Friday, the Christmas period and New Year’s Day 2027.

  • Friday 27 November (Black Friday): 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 19 December: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Sunday 20 December: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Monday 21 December: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 22 December: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 23 December: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve): 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday 25 December (Christmas Day): closed
  • Saturday 26 December (Boxing Day): 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday 27 December: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Monday 28 December: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 29 December: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 30 December: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 31 December (New Year’s Eve): 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday 1 January 2027 (New Year’s Day): closed

Always check the latest opening hours of De Bijenkorf Rotterdam before your visit.

Opening hours Markthal

The Markthal in Rotterdam is open seven days a week and offers a versatile mix of market stalls, shops, and eateries all under one iconic roof.

  • Monday to Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
De markt op de Binnenrotte met de Markthal door Iris van den BroekIris van den Broek
Flowers at the market in the Markthal

Opening hours Shopping Center Zuidplein

Zuidplein 420, 3083 BL Rotterdam

Zuidplein Shopping Center is the largest covered shopping center in the Netherlands and is easily accessible by car, metro, and bus. Buses from all over the region stop here. Some shops may have different opening hours.

  • Monday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Het Alexandrium Shopping Center in RotterdamAlexandrium Shopping Center

Opening hours Alexandrium Shopping Center

Korte Poolsterstraat 2, 3067 LZ Rotterdam

Alexandrium consists of three parts: the covered Shopping Center, the large Megastores outside, and the furniture stores in the Woonmall. The shopping center is well connected by train, metro, bus, and car. 

  • Monday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Some stores have different opening hours, such as the Woonmall.

Woonmall Alexandrium

  • Monday: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Shopping in Rotterdam

One of the best things about shopping in a world city like Rotterdam is the variety of shopping areas, each with its own character. From the latest trends to sustainable classics, from (international) XXL stores to charming boutiques. Shop your way through Rotterdam with the following tips.

Een foto van winkelende mensen in de Koopgoot