Offices
Corporate and professional service offices typically operate Monday through Friday with standard workdays.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Standard office hours today: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Monday
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Local time in Athens
9:01 AM
Monday, August 3
UTC+03:00
Day at a glance
Today's schedule
Banks
Commercial bank branches open early morning and close in the early afternoon on weekdays.
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Open nowGovernment
Public administration offices offer morning public service counters, while KEP centres provide extended service.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Open nowRetail
Traditional shops follow an alternating split schedule, while major chains operate continuous hours.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Open nowDining
Restaurants, cafes, and tavernas operate all day and late into the night across the city.
12:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Outside hoursLocal convention
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Corporate and professional service offices typically operate Monday through Friday with standard workdays. Standard corporate office hours
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2:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Athens time
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, Aug 3
Recommended contact window
2:00 AM - 9:30 AM your time
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM in Athens
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.
Before you make contact
Local business 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.