Applying for an extension of the closing time under restaurant law

If you want to apply for an extension of the blocking period, then

• submit an application for an extension of the blocking period online or in writing to the competent authority as early as possible.
• Explain in detail why you see a "public need" to extend 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.

The existence of a public need must be demonstrated.

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

The amount of the costs is variable from 20.00 euros to 1,000.00 euros.

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 week.

§ 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