Shops closed

Closed

Next open Sunday

January 26 from till hour

Opening hours Enschede
Monday 11:00 - 18:00 hour
Tuesday 09:30 - 18:00 hour
Wednesday 09:30 - 18:00 hour
Thursday* 09:30 - 21:00 hour
Friday 09:30 - 18:00 hour
Saturday 09:30 - 18:00 hour
Sunday 12:00 - 17:00 hour

* Shopping evening - every Thursday evening shops are open 
* Shopping sunday - every Sunday shops are open 

There are also extra shopping nights and extra opening hours in Enschede each year around holidays and other special days. Look below for an overview about these special opening hours. 

Special openings hours of 2025
Friday, April 18th - Good Friday 09:30 - 18:00
Sunday, April 20th - Easter Sunday Closed
Monday, April 21th - Easter Monday 12:00 - 17:00
Sunday, April 13th - Enschede Marathon Closed
Saturday, April 26th - Kingsday 09:30 - 17:00
Sunday, May 4th - Remembrance Day 12:00 - 17:00
Monday, May 5th - Liberation day 11:00 - 18:00
Thursday, May 29th - Ascension day 12:00 - 17:00
Sunday, June 8th - First day of Pentecost Closed
Monday, June 9th - Second day of Pentecost 12:00 - 17:00
Friday, December 5th - Sinterklaas 09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday, December 24th - Christmas afternoon/evening 09:30 - 17:00
Thursday, December 25th - Christmas day Closed
Friday, December 26th - Boxing day 12:00 - 17:00
Wednesday, December 31th - New Year's Eve 09:30 - 17:00
Thursday, January 1th 2026 - New Year's Day Closed

When will you visit Enschede?

Now that you know the opening hours for Enschede, you're ready to explore the vibrant city of Enschede. 

Shopping in Enschede 

Stroll through Enschede's cozy shopping streets during opening hours and shop in the well-known departement stores and cozy boutiques. End your day of shopping in style with a nice drink and snack on the Oude Markt. But also in the rest of the city center you will find several fine locations for a culinary voyage of discovery. The restaurants and cafes have different opening hours than the stores in Enschede. After the last stores in Enschede close, the restaurants and cafes are still open for many hours. So after shopping, you still have plenty of time for a bite to eat and a drink. The great thing is that this is possible seven days a week, because it is shopping Sunday in Enschede every Sunday. 

Activities in Enschede 

Did you know that there is also a lot to do in Enschede? From music festival to active excursions, with over 60 events a year, there is something for everyone. Also outside the opening hours of the stores in Enschede. Discover even more of Enschede with a city walk or a visit to the beautiful neighborhood Roombeek. Need to escape from all the hustle and bustle or in need of nature? Good news: Enschede is bursting with parks and nature reserves. By bike, you can be in Nature Reserves near the German border within minutes.