Sundays are different

Sundays in England could be fairly boring in the past. Sunday was always a traditional day for rest and religion. People were supposed to go to church. Shops were not even allowed to open on Sundays until 1994. Even now, shops are only open for a maximum of six hours. Recently there has been debate in England as to whether opening hours should be extended to the same period as on weekdays.

Some people say that religion is now less popular because there are more activities to get involved in. Going to church is no longer a popular activity for many British.

Many British enjoy doing DIY (do-it-yourself) activities on Sundays, like painting, decorating, and building things in the home. Shops that sell DIY tools are always very busy on Sunday mornings.

Transport at the weekends can be more limited than on weekdays. Travelling around both locally and nationally can also be more difficult because repairs to trains and tracks are often done then.

For young people, Sundays are usually a day for seeing friends, playing or watching sport, or shopping and generally relaxing before going back to work or college the following day.