Shops and supermarkets nationwide have reopened today, Friday, December 27, 2024 marking the return of holiday shopping hours, giving shoppers the chance to prepare for the New Year with a window to make last-minute purchases or stock up on supplies.
Greek consumers will be able to do their holiday shopping ahead of New Year’s Eve, after retail stores and supermarkets remained closed on Christmas Day.
It is advisable for shoppers to be aware of the operating hours, as they can vary by region. The detailed holiday shopping hours for this period are as follows:
Friday, December 27: 09:00 – 21:00
Saturday, December 28: 09:00 – 21:00
Sunday, December 29: 11:00 – 18:00
Monday, December 30: 09:00 – 21:00
Tuesday, December 31: 09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday, January 1: Closed (Public Holiday)
Thursday, January 2: Closed
Specific Hours for Supermarkets on December 29:
Sklavenitis: 11:00 – 20:00
AB Vassilopoulos: 11:00 – 20:00
Market In: 11:00 – 20:00
My Market: 11:00 – 20:00 (some stores until 16:00)
Galaxias: 11:00 – 20:00, some might open from 09:00
LIDL: 11:00 – 20:00
Masoutis: 11:00 – 20:00
Kritikos: Varies by store: 09:00 – 23:00, 09:00 – 14:00, or 15:00.
Shopping Malls and Department Stores Hours on December 29:
The Mall Athens: 11:00 – 20:00
Golden Hall: 11:00 – 20:00
Athens Metro Mall: 11:00 – 20:00
Designer Outlet Athens: 11:00 – 20:00
Smart Park: 11:00 – 20:00
ATTICA: 11:00 – 20:00
River West: 11:00 – 20:00
Mediterranean Cosmos: 11:00 – 20:00
On New Year’s Eve, stores will operate under standard hours, with no semi-holiday status as seen in some companies or public sectors. Malls, large department stores, and shopping centers will close at 21:00.
This schedule aims to balance the need for consumer convenience with the well-being of retail workers during the festive season.
