There are many studies showing that night shift workers experience more mental and physical health issues than day shift workers. Obviously, some things absolutely require night shifts, such as hospitals, but not stores and restaurants. Convenient, sure, but not necessary. So in a socialist country that prioritizes the well-being of workers, do you think these non-critical 24-hour establishments would exist?
Some sources on the health effects of night shifts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
I prefered working third shift. A vacation day was never wasted on car maintenance or a doctor visit. I used to get frustrated that very little was open at night. I wondered why there wasn’t a centrally located movie theater open. Many years later I realized that zoning regulations were preventing businesses from staying open 24 hours.