The festive working schedule for outlets forward of Orthodox Easter, which falls on April 12 this 12 months, is about to start subsequent week, marking the beginning of an prolonged vacation procuring interval.
In an official assertion, the Athens Commercial Association outlined its proposed opening hours for retail shops throughout the 2026 Easter season. An identical festive schedule will even come into impact in Thessaloniki beginning Thursday, April 2.
According to the proposal, outlets in Athens are anticipated to function on the next schedule:
• Thursday, April 2: 9:00am – 9:00pm
• Friday, April 3: 9:00am – 9:00pm
• Saturday, April 4: 9:00am – 4:00pm
• Sunday, April 5: 11:00am – 4:00pm
• Holy Monday, April 6: 9:00am – 9:00pm
• Holy Tuesday, April 7: 9:00am – 9:00pm
• Holy Wednesday, April 8: 9:00am – 9:00pm
• Holy Thursday, April 9: 9:00am – 9:00pm
• Good Friday, April 10: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
• Holy Saturday, April 11: 9:00am – 3:00pm
All shops will stay closed on Easter Sunday, April 12, in addition to on Easter Monday, April 13, in observance of the general public holidays.
The prolonged hours intention to accommodate elevated client demand within the lead-up to one of the crucial vital holidays within the Orthodox calendar.
