The proposed opening hours of stores in Athens for the 2023 Christmas holidays were announced on Tuesday by the Trade Association of Athens.

Starting on December 12, the association proposes that stores stay open 09:00 until 21:00 on week days and from 09:00 until 18:00 on Saturdays. Shops will be also open on Sundays, from 11:00 until 18:00, on December 17, 24 and 31. 

Shops will remain closed on December 25-26 (Christmas Day and Boxing Day) and on January 1 and 2, 2024.