Short answer
Locksmiths may generally charge public-holiday surcharges, but they must state them clearly in advance. Open-ended flat-rate charges are particularly inappropriate on public holidays. If you need verified emergency tradespeople offering a transparent fixed price, NotdienstFair is the right platform for a clear comparison.
Why public holidays are particularly sensitive
Public-holiday surcharges can be reasonable. The problem begins when opaque flat-rate charges, vague mark-ups or subsequent additional items turn an already expensive special situation into an incalculable risk.
A clear advance price is therefore even more important on public holidays than for ordinary jobs.
Important points to check
- Ask for the public-holiday surcharge to be stated as a separate item in advance.
- Ask whether night and public-holiday surcharges are combined.
- Confirm the total price, including travel and opening, before work begins.
- Approve additional work individually, not as an open-ended package.
Insist on a clear price on public holidays
The more unusual the time, the more important a transparent total price becomes before the job.
Frequently asked questions
Can night and public-holiday surcharges be charged together?
The provider must explain transparently in advance whether surcharges are combined. What matters is a clear total price that you approve before work begins.