The holiday spirit is palpable on Christmas Eve, from early morning, with wishes and carols echoing through homes, neighborhoods, and shopping districts, where the activity is particularly intense.

In Ermou Street and the surrounding shopping areas, the scene is bustling, as many people are out making their last-minute purchases, whether for gifts or festive foods for the Christmas table.

It should be noted that today, Tuesday, December 24th, stores, as well as supermarkets, are open.

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Holiday Store Hours for Supermarkets on Christmas Eve
Specifically, supermarkets are operating as usual today, Christmas Eve, following their regular schedules, giving shoppers the chance to make their final preparations for the festive table.

Detailed operating hours for major supermarket chains:

• Sklavenitis: 08:00 – 21:00
• AB Vasilopoulos: 08:00 – 21:00
• Market In: 08:00 – 21:00
• LIDL: 07:45 – 21:00
• Masoutis: 08:00 – 20:00
• Kritikos: 08:00 – 21:00
• My Market: 08:00 – 21:00

Most shopping malls and department stores will follow slightly adjusted hours.

Detailed store hours:

• Minimum: 10:00-19:00
• Maximum: 10:00-21:00

It is also reminded that on Christmas Day (December 25th) and the following day (December 26th), supermarkets and commercial stores will remain closed due to the public holidays.

Holiday Store Hours in Athens

• Tuesday (Christmas Eve) 12/24/24: 09:00-18:00
• Wednesday (Christmas) 12/25/24: Closed
• Thursday 12/26/24: Public holiday, closed
• Friday 12/27/24: 09:00-21:00
• Saturday 12/28/24: 09:00-18:00
• Sunday 12/29/24: 11:00-18:00
• Monday 12/30/24: 09:00-21:00
• Tuesday (New Year’s Eve) 12/31/24: 09:00-18:00
• Wednesday (New Year’s Day) 1/1/25: Closed
• Thursday 1/2/25: Closed

Holiday Store Hours in Piraeus

• Tuesday (Christmas Eve) 12/24/24: 09:00-18:00
• Wednesday (Christmas) 12/25/24: Closed
• Thursday 12/26/24: Closed
• Friday 12/27/24: 09:00-21:00
• Saturday 12/28/24: 09:00-18:00
• Sunday 12/29/24: 11:00-18:00
• Monday 12/30/24: 09:00-21:00
• Tuesday (New Year’s Eve) 12/31/24: 09:00-18:00
• Wednesday (New Year’s Day) 1/1/25: Closed
• Thursday 1/2/25: Closed

Holiday Store Hours in Thessaloniki
On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, stores in Thessaloniki will operate from 10:00 to 18:00.

From Friday, January 3rd, shopping malls, stores, and supermarkets will return to their regular schedules.