Toulouse allows Sunday retail on All Saints' Day

Retail businesses in Toulouse will be allowed to open on Sunday, November 1st, which is All Saints' Day, according to a decree issued by Mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc. The decision aims to support merchants following incidents at the margins of recent demonstrations.

Mayor explains the decision

The mayor, who is also president of Toulouse Métropole, stated that the measure responds to requests from the Federation of Associations of Artisans, Merchants and Professionals of Toulouse. The decree permits businesses to open on November 1st, though it does not constitute an obligation to do so.

Protests over cost of living

The demonstrations in question were held on Saturdays, October 17th and 24th, in response to the high cost of living and in support of high school and university students. These protests were marked by incidents, and a third demonstration is planned for Saturday, October 31st, starting at 2 p.m. from the Jean-Jaurès Avenues, with a sit-in also scheduled on the Place du Capitole.

Holiday opening aims to support businesses

The exceptional opening of businesses on November 1st is intended to allow professionals to welcome customers despite the holiday.