Originally Posted by transpac

Sorry, unless you are a construction worker you will not be allowed into the Paragon Mall. Judging from what I saw today I'd say they'll be missing the Christmas shopping season by a wide margin.

Monday, 5 December is a National Holiday as mentioned. Much like the Queen's Birthday (12 August) is used a sort of Mother's Day celebration, the King's birthday (he was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts by the way) is a sort of Father's day celebration.

Stores, malls, cinemas, restaurants will be open, pretty much everything except bars, banks, government offices (and museums) and offices.