With Clean Monday 2026 falling on February 23 this year, many consumers are expected to seek last-minute products for their Lenten table. Some supermarket chains will operate with limited or modified hours, while others will remain closed due to the holiday.
See in detail which stores will be open so you can organize your shopping in advance.
Which supermarkets will be open on Clean Monday
- Lidl – Open in many areas with regular hours (check HERE for the store that interests you)
- My Market – Open in several areas with reduced hours, see HERE.
- Kritikos – Open in several areas with reduced hours, see HERE.
- Market In – Open with reduced hours 7:30 (8:30) – 14:30
Operating hours on Clean Monday are typically structured as follows:
08:00 – 14:00
09:00 – 15:00
11:00 – 17:00
It is recommended to contact the store in your area directly to confirm operating hours.
Additionally, the following will be open:
- OK Market
- AB Shop & Go
- Mini markets
- Grocery stores
- Bakeries
- Pastry shops
Closed supermarkets
- Sklavenitis
- AB Vassilopoulos (except stores in airports)
- Galaxias
- Masoutis
Clean Monday: What applies to farmers markets – How Varvakios Market and Rendi Market operate
Farmers markets operate normally where scheduled, giving consumers the opportunity to stock up on fresh products for Lent.
Varvakios Market: From 21:00 Sunday evening until late afternoon on Clean Monday.
Rendi Market: From Sunday morning until Clean Monday afternoon.
It should be noted that Clean Monday is not classified among the official mandatory holidays for the private sector.
Finally, it should be noted that retail stores and most shops remain closed.
