The senior shopping time zone will be suspended starting Saturday.

At the suggestion of business organizations and the Council of Elders, the government will suspend the shopping time zone for seniors starting Saturday, December 12, which will help ensure that there is no tumult in stores during Christmas shopping, according to a statement. of the Government Information Center.

The suspension will remain in effect until a decision to the contrary is made; a government decree on this will soon be available in the Hungarian Gazette, they wrote.

Starting on Saturday, anyone can shop at grocery stores, pharmacies, and drug stores with no time limit. The suspension of the Senior Shopping Bar was initiated by national business organizations to reduce congestion typical of the holiday season. The proposal was also agreed by the Council of Elders, so the government decided to suspend the shopping time zone for the elderly.

However, it was noted that wearing a mask is still mandatory when purchasing. Seniors are asked to ask loved ones to shop if they can, but if you’re shopping in person, avoid crowded stores.