Shops and supermarkets will be closed today and tomorrow. They will reopen on Friday, December 27, with continuous hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Consumer preferences for gifts remain firmly the same, with clothing and footwear at the top, with gifts, toys and cosmetics following, while retailers expect turnover to exceed last year’s levels and move above €4 billion.

It is reminded that the festive opening hours of the shops are in force, with the following information announced by the Athens Trade Association for the remaining days:

The festive opening hours of the shops

The opening hours in Athens
Wednesday (Christmas) 25/12/24: Closed shops
Thursday 26/12 – Holiday, closed shops
Friday 27/12/24: 09:00-21:00
Saturday 28/12/24: 09:00-18:00
Sunday 29/12/24: 11:00-18:00
Monday 30/12/24: 09:00-21:00
Tuesday 31/12/24: 09:00-18:00
Wednesday (New Year’s Day) 1/1/25: Closed
Thursday 2/1/25: Closed

The opening hours in Piraeus

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