Christmas Shopping Hours In Athens

Christmas may the 'most wonderful time of the year' however sometimes it tends to be one of the most stressful times of the year, too. There's a lot to do and usually there isn't enough time to get everything done!

To make holiday shopping easier, the shops in Athens have extended their opening hours and include 3 days of Sunday shopping. This special schedule, designed to cater to the increased demand during Christmas and New Year, will commence on Thursday, December 12, 2024, and remain in effect until the end of the year.

Details of the 2024 Festive Schedule

From December 12 onwards, retail stores will operate with extended hours to ensure shoppers have plenty of time to prepare for the holidays. Here’s the complete schedule:

• Thursday, December 12: 09:00 – 21:00
• Friday, December 13: 09:00 – 21:00
• Saturday, December 14: 09:00 – 21:00
• Sunday, December 15: 11:00 – 18:00
  
  
• Monday, December 16 – Friday, December 20: 09:00 – 21:00
• Saturday, December 21: 09:00 – 21:00
• Sunday, December 22: 11:00 – 18:00
  
  
• Monday, December 23: 09:00 – 21:00
• Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 09:00 – 21:00
• Friday, December 27 – Saturday, December 28: 09:00 – 21:00
• Sunday, December 29: 11:00 – 18:00
  
  
• Monday, December 30: 09:00 – 21:00
• Tuesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve): 09:00 – 18:00

Holiday Closures:

Stores will remain closed on all of the following days:

Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25
Boxing Day - Thursday, December 26
New Year Day - January 1
Also on - January 2nd!

Sunday Shopping:

Stores will be open on the following 3 Sundays during the festive season:

• December 15
• December 22
• December 29