midnight operation commercial stores provides for its change Ministry of Development and Investment. The same amendment amends Sundays during which stores can be open, changes that have been requested by the trade associations themselves.

In particular, it is provided that the hours of operation of commercial shops may be extended until 6 am the following day by decision of the competent mayor at the suggestion of the local trade association.

The arrangement was made to local trade associations to organize various special events such as the so-called “White Nights”, events that usually only last one night. It is noted that the usual opening hours of commercial stores are from 6:00 to 21:00.

As for Sunday, the following change takes place: shops will not be open on the first Sunday of November and the first Sunday of May, but on the last Sunday of November, i.e. after Black Friday, and on the second Sunday. winter sales. It also explicitly states that shops will be closed on Sundays when national elections are held.