On Holy Thursday, April 9, part of the Orthodox Easter period, stores are operating under extended festive hours, remaining open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Suggested opening hours for today are from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, while large shopping centers are operating on extended hours, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Extended store hours around Greece aim to help shoppers prepare for Easter, with late openings, a key Sunday trading day and holiday closures during the Easter period.

Although January 2 is not an official public holiday, most retail stores across Greece are closed for annual inventory checks, while banks operate as normal and supermarket schedules vary

On Good Friday, store openings are delayed out of respect for the religious observances of the day.

Retail stores across Greece are now operating on extended holiday hours for Holy Week, following their Sunday opening on April 13. The move aims to accommodate consumers ahead of Easter, but merchants remain cautious amid sluggish market activity.

The Easter 2025 Holiday Shopping Hours officially begin today, Thursday, April 10, in Athens and Thessaloniki, with extended opening times to accommodate holiday shoppers.

It is advisable for shoppers to be aware of the operating hours, as they can vary by region.