An Orem shopping mall is now open on Sundays. Not everyone’s happy about it.

Some stores in the mall will still stay closed on Sundays, following religious traditions to honor the Sabbath.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The University Place shopping center in Orem, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. The electronic billboard says "Sunday funday starts here," part of a promotion of the center's new Sunday hours.

An Orem shopping mall is now open on Sundays. Not everyone’s happy about it.

Some stores in the mall will still stay closed on Sundays, following religious traditions to honor the Sabbath.

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