Local operating window
Business hours
Business hours in Athens
Plan business activities in Athens with typical operational hours across offices, banks, government agencies, retail shops, and dining establishments.
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Offices
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Monday
Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Offices
9:00 AM-5:00 PMCorporate and professional service offices typically operate Monday through Friday with standard workdays.
MonToday
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard corporate office hours
Tue
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard corporate office hours
Wed
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard corporate office hours
Thu
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard corporate office hours
Fri
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Standard corporate office hours
Sat
Closed
Closed on weekends
Sun
Closed
Closed on weekends
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Greece
01 Jan New Year's DayΠρωτοχρονιά Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Jan EpiphanyΘεοφάνεια Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
23 Feb Clean MondayΚαθαρά Δευτέρα Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Mar AnnunciationΕυαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Mar Independence DayΕικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
10 Apr Good FridayΜεγάλη Παρασκευή Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
12 Apr Easter SundayΚυριακή του Πάσχα Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
13 Apr Easter MondayΔευτέρα του Πάσχα Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour DayΕργατική Πρωτομαγιά Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
31 May PentecostΠεντηκοστή Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Jun Whit MondayΔευτέρα Πεντηκοστής Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
15 Aug Assumption DayΚοίμηση της Θεοτόκου 12 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
28 Oct Ochi DayΤο Όχι 86 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas DayΧριστούγεννα 144 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
26 Dec St. Stephen's DayΣύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας 145 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Retail Split Schedules
Traditional neighborhood shops in Athens close on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday afternoons by 15:00. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, they close for an afternoon break before reopening around 17:30.
Late Evening Dining Culture
Athenians dine late, especially in summer. While lunch runs from 13:00 to 16:00, tavernas and fine dining places fill up after 21:00 and stay lively past midnight.
Bank Counter Hours
Bank branches operate strict early afternoon closures. Most in-person teller transactions must be completed by 14:30 on weekdays or 14:00 on Fridays.
Government Appointments and KEP
Standard government counters operate 08:00 to 14:00 on weekdays. For civic services outside core hours, municipal KEP centres offer extended weekday and Saturday morning access.