Editing Shopping hours (section)

===United States===
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[[File:Manhattan CVS pharmacy.jpg|thumb|right|275px|A [[CVS/pharmacy]] in [[New York City]] that is open [[24/7]], but remains closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day]]
In the [[United States]], the various levels of government generally do not regulate the hours of the vast majority of retailers (though there are exceptions, such as the [[blue law]]), and with the main exception being shops licensed to sell spirits and other alcoholic beverages (for shopping hours, see [[Alcohol laws of the United States by state#List by state|alcohol sale hours by state]]) and car dealerships. Shopping hours vary widely based on management considerations and customer needs. Key variables are the size of the metropolitan area, the type of store, and the size of the store.

[[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]] is the notable exception to all the traditions just described. Las Vegas is world-famous for its 24-hour local culture since it is an area with large gaming and tourism industries that operate 24/7. Since many of the employees in the city's primary industries work overnight shifts &mdash; and because Nevada has few laws in regard to operating hours for any type of commercial activity &mdash; many businesses cater to such workers. Thus, Las Vegas is home to many 24-hour [[car dealership]]s, [[dental clinic]]s, [[auto mechanic]]s, [[computer shop]]s, and even some smaller clothing stores.

Typical store shopping hours:
* Monday - Saturday 9 - 10 a.m. to 8 - 10 p.m. (9:00 - 10:00 to 20:00 - 22:00)
* Sunday 11 - 12 noon to 5 - 7 p.m. (11:00 - 12:00 to 17:00 - 19:00)

Supermarkets usually open at earlier hours, between 6 or 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (7:00 - 22:00) every day.  Boutiques and smaller shops often close early at 5 or 6 p.m. (17:00 or 18:00), and usually close once or twice a week, most often on Sunday.

Nearly all stores are closed on [[Easter]], [[Thanksgiving (United States)|Thanksgiving Day]] and [[Christmas Day]]. In recent years, however, several department stores and discount stores have started opening during the evening on Thanksgiving Day; see [[Black Friday (shopping)|Black Friday]] for more details. Early closing (half days) occur on [[Christmas Eve]] and [[New Year's Eve]]. Some stores might have reduced hours on other major holidays.

All malls and department stores, as well as most other stores remain open longer hours between Thanksgiving weekend and Christmas Eve for Christmas and holiday shopping. Many are open until 11 p.m. (23:00), and a few even longer.

Few stores remain open twenty-four hours; the main exceptions to this rule are most Walmarts throughout the country (especially Supercenters, which combine a discount store and full supermarket); many convenience stores, especially those that also sell motor fuel; and some drug stores like CVS, especially in larger cities like New York City and Las Vegas.

Some stores, especially in suburban and rural areas, might remain closed on Sundays for any reason (such as most retail in [[Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County]], [[New Jersey]] due to the [[blue law]], which is next to New York City, and home to four major malls and has the largest retail in the nation).