Shops can stay open until 6 pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, the Labour Ministry said.
Under the law, they must close on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, January 2 and January 6 (Epiphany Day).
Employees who may be asked to work in shops exempted from the legislation because of their location (eg in tourist areas), must be paid overtime.
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