What applies to the operation of supermarkets and shopping shops on Saturday, August 15th, as well as Sunday.
In a climate of summer holidays and holiday preparation due to August 15th consumers, with the market adjusting its operation and hours properly.
August 15th is a mandatory holiday, resulting in large supermarkets and the majority of commercial shops remain closed.
However, those who need to buy last minute will have certain options. Open can work mini market, selected franchise shops and small retail outlets, while usually serving ovens, bakeries and pastry shops.
In any case, the operating hours are set by the company concerned, which is why there may be variations from store to store.
Saturday, August 15th: Closed the big supermarkets
Saturday 15 August 2026 large supermarkets and commercial businesses will remain closed.
In chains will not work include:
- The Slave
- AB Vasilopoulos
- Masutis
- the Cretan
- the Milky Way
- Lidl
- My Market
They'll be closed too department stores and large retail chainsAs the day is on compulsory holidays.
However, consumers will be able to address in smaller neighborhood shops, mini market and franchise points allowed to operate on holidays.
Indicatively, open are expected to remain stores such as AB Shop & Go, MyMarket Local and OK! Markets.
Sunday August 16: Closed as on Sundays
The next day, Sunday 16 August 2026, the big supermarkets and shopping shops They'll stay closed, like every Sunday, with the exception of small retail outlets and mini-markets operating on extended hours.
Monday, August 17: Return to normality
Market and large supermarket chains will return to full and normal operation on Monday 17 August 2026, with the usual hours 08:00 – 21:00.
