Sperrzeit, Verlängerung, Verkürzung oder Aufhebung beantragen

• § 9 Sächsisches Gaststättengesetz (SächsGastG) – Sperrzeit
• Sächsisches Kostenverzeichnis (SächsKVZ) - Anlage 1, Nr. 43 Gaststättenwesen

Upon application, the trade authority can authorise exceptions to the closing time if there are corresponding public needs or special local conditions.

In order to protect the population from persistent noise pollution, a closing time has been set for restaurants and public entertainment venues in Saxony. It begins at 05:00 and ends at 06:00. For certain types of establishments (e.g. amusement arcades and public entertainment venues at funfairs and fairgrounds), the closing time begins at 23:00 and ends at 06:00.

Closing time is the period of time during which no services are provided to guests by the establishment and no guests may be present in the premises.

If there is a public need or special local circumstances, the city or municipality may

• generally extend, shorten or cancel the closing time by statutory order and
• on application for individual establishments
  
  • bring forward the start of the closing time to 8 p.m. at the earliest,
  • postpone the end of the closing time until 7 a.m,
  • shorten the closing time or
  • cancel the closing time.

Exceptions:

• On the nights of 1 January, 1 May and 2 May, the curfew is lifted by law.
• For businesses and events at public festivals and markets, the "opening hours" are already regulated as part of the organisation of the event concerned.

Special Features:

• The regulations of the Sächsisches Sonn- und Feiertagsgesetz remain unaffected, according to which certain events are generally prohibited on particularly protected public holidays, days of remembrance and mourning (such as Good Friday, Day of Prayer and Repentance, Memorial Day, Sunday of the Dead). The district police authorities may exempt from the ban in individual cases for good cause.
• Closing times for amusement arcades may not be less than three hours.

Single Point of Contact (Einheitlicher Ansprechpartner)

You can utilise the services of the Single Point of Contact for this procedure. They will guide you through the procedure, take care of correspondence with all departments responsible for your request and provide you with competent advice.

at least informal application

• the existence of a public need or
• the existence of special local conditions

Note: Please describe your request in detail in the application and give sufficient reasons.

depending on the administrative costs and importance of the matter for the trader

• Extension of the closure period: EUR 56.00 to EUR 335.00
• Shortening the closing time by starting later or ending earlier:
  
  • for temporary occasions limited to a maximum of three nights: EUR 20.00 to EUR 340.00
  • in other cases: EUR 20.00 to EUR 350.00
• Cancellation of the curfew:
  
  • for temporary occasions limited to a maximum of three nights: EUR 20.00 to EUR 350.00
  • in other cases: EUR 20.00 to EUR 350.00

Depending on the regulations, you can submit your application to the respective department in writing or online (see -> Online application).

Online Application

• Log in to the service account. If you do not yet have a service account, set one up under "Register free service account".
• Click on the button under Online application.
• Fill in the data fields according to the instructions and upload the required documents. You can save the details temporarily at any time and complete them at a later date. You can find cached versions under "My online applications" in your service account.
• Once all data fields have been completed, finalise the application. The data will be sent to the department responsible.
• You will find confirmation of receipt in the inbox of your service account. You will receive a notification of incoming messages to your personal e-mail address.

Written Application

• If an application form is available, you can obtain this via Amt24 or via the authority's own website. If no form is available, you can submit an informal application.
• Submit the completed and signed application with the required supporting documents to the responsible authority. Electronic submission is possible.

Confirmation of Receipt

• The responsible authority will review your application and issue you with an authorisation notice. Conditions may be imposed at any time in the event of a shortening or cancellation of the curfew.

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Note: It is advisable to apply for the extension, shortening or cancellation of the lockdown period in good time.

Appeal (details about the procedure in the official notification)