In an announcement released on Friday, the Athens Trade Association presented its proposals for the shopping hours during this year’s Easter period.

Specifically, the ATA suggested that the shops remain open from 09.00 a.m. up until 09.00 p.m on Wednesday, April 1 and Friday, April 3.

On Saturday, April 4 ATA said that shops should be open from 09.00 a.m. until 05.00 p.m. and on Sunday, April 5 from 11.00 a.m. until 06.00 p.m.

As for the Holy Week, the Athens Trade Association said that, from Holy Monday to Holy Thursday, shopping hours should be from 09.00 a.m. until 09.00 p.m.

On Good Friday, shops should remain open from 01.00 p.m. to 07.00 p.m. and on Holy Saturday between 09.00 a.m. and 03.00 p.m.

Shops will remain closed on Easter Sunday, April 12 and Easter Monday, April 13.