Festive shopping working hours
As Thessaloniki glows with Christmas lights and festive decorations, it’s helpful for travelers to know when shops will be open — especially if you’re planning last-minute gifts or holiday shopping. If you’re in Thessaloniki during December, this festive schedule gives you plenty of flexibility. You can combine sightseeing and shopping — many shops stay open late on weekdays until 21:00.
- Regular festive schedule (Dec 13–30)
Weekdays: Shops open 10:00 to 21:00
Saturdays (Dec 13, 20, 27): Shops open 10:00 to 18:00
Sundays (Dec 14, 21, 28): Shops open 11:00 to 18:00
- Special holiday days
Christmas Eve (Dec 24) and New Year’s Eve (Dec 31): Shops open 10:00 to 18:00 — ideal for last-minute festive shopping.
Christmas Day (Dec 25), Dec 26, New Year's Day (Jan 1) and Jan 2: Shops remain closed.
Here is a full calendar — with dates and hours — for the festive shopping period in Thessaloniki:
|
Date |
Day |
Opening Hours |
|
13/12/2025 |
Saturday |
10:00 – 18:00 |
|
14/12/2025 |
Sunday |
11:00 – 18:00 |
|
15/12/2025 |
Monday |
10:00 – 21:00 |
|
16/12/2025 |
Tuesday |
10:00 – 21:00 |
|
17/12/2025 |
Wednesday |
10:00 – 21:00 |
|
18/12/2025 |
Thursday |
10:00 – 21:00 |
|
19/12/2025 |
Friday |
10:00 – 21:00 |
|
20/12/2025 |
Saturday |
10:00 – 18:00 |
|
21/12/2025 |
Sunday |
11:00 – 18:00 |
|
22/12/2025 |
Monday |
10:00 – 21:00 |
|
23/12/2025 |
Tuesday |
10:00 – 21:00 |
|
24/12/2025 |
Wednesday — Christmas Eve |
10:00 – 18:00 |
|
25/12/2025 |
Thursday — Christmas Day |
Closed |
|
26/12/2025 |
Friday |
Closed |
|
27/12/2025 |
Saturday |
10:00 – 18:00 |
|
28/12/2025 |
Sunday |
11:00 – 18:00 |
|
29/12/2025 |
Monday |
10:00 – 21:00 |
|
30/12/2025 |
Tuesday |
10:00 – 21:00 |
|
31/12/2025 |
Wednesday — New Year’s Eve |
10:00 – 18:00 |
|
01/01/2026 |
Thursday — New Year’s Day |
Closed |
|
02/01/2026 |
Friday |
Closed |
