Adjusting catering opening hours on a one-off basis

What do I need to do?

Apply for the exemption online using the button above.

Closing times

The closing hours regime is as follows for the different types of catering establishments:

• Commercial catering, general: a general exemption from closing hours applies to these establishments with one-way traffic from 2:00 AM. This means that they can decide for themselves when to close, but that they are not allowed to admit any more guests after 2:00 AM;
• Snack bars, cafeterias, lunchrooms, pizzerias, etc.: as above, but with one exception: one-way traffic does not apply here; however, on the condition that no alcohol may be served after 02:00 AM;
• Village halls (insofar as they are not leased, because then they fall under the commercial category): a closing time of 12:00 AM applies to these establishments on weekdays and 1:00 AM on weekends (night from Friday to Saturday and night from Saturday to Sunday); in the event of special occasions, exemption from the closing hour can be requested;
• (Church) association buildings (insofar as they are not leased, because then they fall under the commercial category): a closing time of midnight applies to these locations, 7 days a week; in the event of special occasions, exemption from the closing time can be requested;
• Sports canteens (insofar as they are not leased, because then they fall under the commercial category): alcohol may be served up to two hours after the last match/training/meeting and, in the case of away matches, up to one hour after returning home, with a latest closing time of 12:00 AM from Monday to Friday and 7:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday; in the event of special occasions, exemption from the closing time may be requested;
• Terraces: general exemption from the closing time until 12:00 AM.