Are Shops open in Germany on Boxing Day?

Question

ok i called it boxing day to relate to many people instead of writing the 26th, and in theory as im english it is boxing day.

Answer 1

Shops are open on Dec 24th until 2 pm, and completely closed on Dec 25th and Dec 26th.

A few restaurants and hotels are open on Dec 25th and Dec 26th.

Answer 2

Boxing Day is a public holiday celebrated in the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand and Australia and many other members of the Commonwealth of Nations on December 26, the day after Christmas Day; or alternatively on the next weekday after Christmas.  Don't believe Germany is part of the Commonwealth.

Answer 3

No, here in Germany we call Dec 25 and Dec 26 the 1st and second day of Christmas, so everything is closed except for the shops at the airports and major train stations. You can buy a limited number of items at gas stations and some bakeries may be open for two or three hours, but that`s about it.