Application to shorten the closing time in accordance with restaurant law

If you want to apply for a shortening of the curfew period, then

• submit an application for a shortening of the curfew online or in writing to the competent authority as early as possible.
• Explain in detail why you see a "public need" to shorten the closing time. This is often justified by the event that you want to continue.
• You will receive a permit or a decision rejecting the application.

In Rhineland-Palatinate, the local trade offices are responsible.

Alternatively, you can contact the Single Point of Contact in Rhineland-Palatinate. The Single Point of Contact is a public body through which you can handle all administrative procedures and formalities required for the commencement and exercise of your service activity and for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification. Further information can be found on the website of the Point of Single Contact.

• Single point of contact for administrative matters

The existence of a public need must be demonstrated.

Informal justification in text form about the existence of a public need.

45,00 Euro

A deadline is not specified by law. However, it is advisable to apply for a reduction in the blocking period at an early stage.

Processing usually takes one to two weeks.

§ 18 German Restaurant Act (GastG)

https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/gastg/__18.html

• § Section 18 of the German Restaurant Act (GastG) in conjunction with §§ Sections 18 to 20 of the Restaurant Ordinance (GastVO)

Contradiction

There are no indications or special features.

03.04.2025