Store operating schedules are being adjusted for the Christmas period and the sales season. As provided by the current legislative framework and scheduled promotional periods, stores will remain open exceptionally for four more Sundays in 2025. The purpose is to facilitate shopping and support businesses amid intense consumer activity.
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Which Sundays stores will be open until Christmas
The Sundays when stores will remain open are:
- November 30, 2025 – The official start of the Christmas shopping period
- December 14, 2025 – The intermediate Sunday for Christmas preparation
- December 21, 2025 – The highest shopping activity period
- December 28, 2025 – The last opportunity for shopping before New Year’s
At the same time, store owners and consumers are counting down to this year’s Black Friday. This is the last Friday of November, when retail stores proceed with discounts that can exceed 50%. This year, Black Friday falls on November 28th, followed by Cyber Monday on December 1st, with discounts limited exclusively to online shopping.
