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On the three Sundays before Christmas, many shops in Leuven open their doors. Shop for your festive menu, New Year's outfit and gifts, and visit the Leuven Christmas market that weekend.

What to expect

In Leuven you can get inspiration for your festive menu, your New Year's outfit or sparkling gifts.

  • Festive menu, New Year's outfit, gifts
  • Leuven Christmas market at Hoover- and Ladeuzeplein
  • Check the shops' social media for opening hours
  • Follow Shoppen in Leuven on Instagram
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Dates

Questions

When does Christmas shopping on Sunday in December start and end?

Christmas shopping on Sunday in December runs Sunday, 6 December 2026.

Where is Christmas shopping on Sunday in December?

Christmas shopping on Sunday in December takes place at Leuven Centrum | Winkels & Boetieks, Leuven Centrum 0, Leuven.

How much are tickets for Christmas shopping on Sunday in December?

Christmas shopping on Sunday in December is free to enter.

What are the opening hours?

Opening hours differ per shop.

Check the social media of your favourite shop for the exact hours.

For Sunday 13 and Sunday 20 December 2026, 13:00–18:00 is listed.

Is there also a Christmas market?

Yes, in those weekends you can also visit the Leuven Christmas market at Hoover- and Ladeuzeplein.

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Getting there

Leuven Centrum | Winkels & Boetieks, Leuven Centrum 0, 3000 Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, BE

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