discuss Should retailers be closed for every major holiday?

[Dead2009]

It's no secret that the majority of retailers make their money on holiday and holiday weekends like Easter, Christmas, the 4th of July for those in America etc, but myself and a lot of others feel like they should be closed for these days, because not everyone are. I work in retail and one job is closed on Thanksgiving while the other is open while both are closed on Christmas Day. Should most retailers be closed on these days so people can spend time with their families?

 

[Shortie]

I have never been able to understand why retailers make their staff work on holidays, especially the ones that should be spent with their family.

I can understand hospital staff, firefighters, and police working as that can't stop, and that is understandable,e but most tend to have a deal in place with others to switch shifts if they would rather work during a holiday.

I would love to see all businesses close to all staff for holidays that should be spent with family.

 

[NatureFreak]

It is a personal decision that the retailers will have to make. Some feel like they make good sales during holidays, so it is understandable if they open on those days. Others might want to use the holiday period to rest and spend time with families, that's also fine.