Extended shop opening hours for the holiday season began on Thursday, with shops to stay open from 9:00 until 21:00 on weekdays and from 9:00 until 18:00 on Saturdays. They will also be open on Sundays, on December 15, 22 and 29, between 11:00 and 18:00. Shops will be closed on December 25-26 and January 1-2.