As the holiday season approaches, many residents and visitors to Greece are looking for reliable information on when stores will be open in December 2025, including which Sundays are shopping Sundays and the extended holiday opening hours in Athens. Below is a complete guide to the upcoming retail schedule, based on information from the Athens Traders Association.

Next Shopping Sunday in Greece: 14 December 2025

The next opportunity for Sunday shopping is 14 December 2025. On this date, most retail stores, neighbourhood shops and larger shopping centres will be open. The recommended opening hours for this Sunday are:

11:00–16:00

Shopping malls may follow different schedules, as many of them extend their opening hours during the holiday season. For that reason, it is advisable to check the hours of specific malls in Athens, especially for those planning longer shopping trips.

Holiday Opening Hours in Athens: December 2025 - Early January 2026

In December, stores in Athens operate with extended hours to accommodate increased holiday shopping. Below is the full schedule, useful for travellers, residents and anyone planning Christmas or New Year’s purchases.

• Thursday, 11 December 2025: 09:00–21:00

• Friday, 12 December 2025: 09:00–21:00

• Saturday, 13 December 2025: 09:00–16:00

• Sunday, 14 December 2025: 11:00–16:00

• Monday, 15 December 2025: 09:00–16:00

• Tuesday, 16 December 2025: 09:00–21:00

• Wednesday, 17 December 2025: 09:00–21:00

• Thursday, 18 December 2025: 09:00–21:00

• Friday, 19 December 2025: 09:00–21:00

• Saturday, 20 December 2025: 09:00–18:00

• Sunday, 21 December 2025: 11:00–18:00

• Monday, 22 December 2025: 09:00–21:00

• Tuesday, 23 December 2025: 09:00–21:00

• Wednesday, 24 December 2025 (Christmas Eve): 09:00–18:00

• Thursday, 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day): Closed

• Friday, 26 December 2025: Closed

• Saturday, 27 December 2025: 09:00–18:00

• Sunday, 28 December 2025: 11:00–18:00

• Monday, 29 December 2025: 09:00–21:00

• Tuesday, 30 December 2025: 09:00–21:00

• Wednesday, 31 December 2025 (New Year’s Eve): 09:00–18:00

• Thursday, 1 January 2026 (New Year’s Day): Closed

• Friday, 2 January 2026: Closed

What Shoppers Should Know When Planning December Purchases in Greece

Those planning holiday shopping in Greece should keep a few key points in mind:

• Shopping Sundays in December fall on 14 and 21 December, offering extended opportunities for Christmas shopping.

• Shopping malls may operate with different or longer hours, especially on weekends, making them a popular choice for holiday visitors.

• Public holidays on 25 and 26 December, as well as 1 January, are non-trading days throughout Greece.

• In the final week before Christmas, many stores remain open until 21:00, providing additional flexibility for late-evening shopping.

Whether you are visiting Athens for the holidays or living in Greece year-round, this schedule will help you plan your shopping efficiently during the busiest time of the year.

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