🎄 Christmas Eve shopping restricted by Sunday trading laws

The Department of Commerce has confirmed that only those shops exempted under the law will be allowed to open on Christmas Eve. This includes businesses such as tourist-related stores and small convenience shops, which are listed in the legislation. However, no exemptions have been made to allow any of Cayman’s larger stores to open on what would normally be one of the busiest shopping days of the year. 🎁

"Existing businesses with permission to operate under the Sunday Trading Act (2023 Revision) are advised that operations may continue as usual on Christmas Eve, Sunday 24 December 2023, until 11:59pm," the Department of Commerce confirmed. This ruling is in line with the Sunday Trading Act, which stipulates the types of businesses that can trade on Christmas Eve. 📜