The countdown to Christmas has begun and the Athens Commercial Association has announced the recommended holiday store hours for 2025. Starting Thursday, December 11, the operating schedule that will remain in effect until New Year’s Eve goes into force.
Which Sundays stores will be open
According to the Athens Commercial Association, stores in Athens will remain open on the last three Sundays of the year – December 14, 21, and 28 – so consumers can comfortably complete their shopping.
The schedule is indicative and optional, with each business having the ability to adjust its hours within the limits set by legislation
- Monday–Saturday 06:00–21:00
- Sunday 11:00–20:00
It should be noted that on Christmas Day (25/12), December 26, and January 1, stores will remain closed due to public holidays. From Saturday, January 3, 2026, stores return to their normal hours.
Detailed recommended schedule
Thursday 11/12/2025 09:00-21:00
Friday 12/12/2025 09:00-21:00
Saturday 13/12/2025 09:00-16:00
Sunday 14/12/2025 11:00-16:00
Monday 15/12/2025 09:00-16:00
Tuesday 16/12/2025 09:00-21:00
Wednesday 17/12/2025 09:00-21:00
Thursday 18/12/2025 09:00-21:00
Friday 19/12/2025 09:00-21:00
Saturday 20/12/2025 09:00-18:00
Sunday 21/12/2025 11:00-18:00
Monday 22/12/2025 09:00-21:00
Tuesday 23/12/2025 09:00-21:00
Wednesday 24/12/2025 09:00-18:00
Thursday 25/12/2025 HOLIDAY
Friday 26/12/2025 HOLIDAY
Saturday 27/12/2025 09:00-18:00
Sunday 28/12/2025 11:00-18:00
Monday 29/12/2025 09:00-21:00
Tuesday 30/12/2025 09:00-21:00
Wednesday 31/12/2025 09:00-18:00
Thursday 01/01/2026 HOLIDAY
Friday 02/01/2026 CLOSED.
What applies to employees
- For Sunday work, a 75% wage increase is provided
- If employment does not exceed 5 hours, no additional day off is required
- When hours exceed this limit, the rest day is provided mandatorily within the same week, according to Law 5157/2024
