Sunday Trading Act 1994
The Sunday Trading Act 1994 permits any shop to open for no longer than 6 continuous hours between the hours of 10am and 6pm, provided that the occupier of the shop has notified the local authority of their intentions.
Some shops are exempt from the 6 hour restriction including:
- Farm shops, motor and cycle supply shops, stands at exhibitions, airport and rail station shops, shops servicing ocean going ships and petrol/filling stations.
- Chemists/pharmacists that are open for the sale of medicines and surgical appliances are also exempt from these restrictions.
- Outlets which offer a service, such as hairdressers, restaurants and public houses are excluded from the restrictions on Sunday trading.
More information about the act can be found on the Department of Trade and Industry and the Office of Public Sector Information websites.
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