Opening hours on public holidays
Is the Tipico betting shop open on Christmas Eve? Your shop on site decides.
Whether a Tipico betting shop is open on Christmas Eve depends on the shop and the federal state. Here you can learn how to find the binding times.
There is no blanket answer to whether a Tipico betting shop is open on Christmas Eve. It depends on the shop and the federal state. Christmas Eve is not a work-free statutory public holiday in Germany. The binding opening hours are on each betting shop page. Check them there before your visit.
Christmas Eve at a glance
- Date
- 24 December
- Legal status
- Christmas Eve is not a work-free statutory public holiday in Germany.
- Silent public holiday
- Yes, in several states, with special protective rules
Christmas Eve on 24 December is not a statutory holiday in Germany. In many federal states, however, the afternoon counts as a silent day with special protective rules, and the offer of many businesses is significantly restricted.
How to find out whether your betting shop is open on Christmas Eve
- Open the shop page. Each Tipico betting shop page shows the opening hours we hold and the current status.
- Search for a shop nearby. The location search finds the nearest shop and its address.
- Check again before you go. Times can change at short notice on public holidays. Take another look at the shop page shortly before your visit.
Legal note on public holidays
In Germany, public holidays and their protective rules are set by the federal states. The public-holiday laws of each state decide which days are statutory public holidays and which extra restrictions apply on silent days. Sports betting, and so the opening of betting outlets, is governed by the State Treaty on Gambling 2021 and the relevant state law. That is why there is no single nationwide rule on opening. You can read more in our guide to betting shop opening hours and rules. The binding opening hours are on each betting shop page. Check them there before your visit.
Sources: Federal Ministry of the Interior, national public holidays, public-holiday laws of the federal states (e.g. Art. 3 of the Bavarian Public Holiday Act on silent days). Information without guarantee. The state laws that apply and the details from the shop itself are what count.
Opening on more public holidays
FAQ: Tipico betting shops on Christmas Eve
Is my Tipico betting shop open on Christmas Eve?
Each shop decides this under the relevant state law, and there is no single nationwide rule. The binding opening hours are on each betting shop page. Check them there before your visit.
Is Christmas Eve a statutory public holiday?
Christmas Eve is not a work-free statutory public holiday in Germany. In Germany, public holidays are set by the federal states. Only the Day of German Unity is set by federal law.
What does silent public holiday mean for Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve is protected as a silent day in several federal states. Special rules then apply, for example for events and music. The exact restrictions and times are set by each state's public-holiday law and differ from state to state.
Where do I find the exact opening hours for Christmas Eve?
Each betting shop page shows the opening hours we hold along with the current status. Use the location search to find the nearest shop. Times can differ on public holidays, so check the opening hours on the shop page before you go.
You must be 18 or over (21 in Bremen) to bet on sport. Gambling can be addictive. Help and advice at player protection and help.
