When will the shops and supermarkets open after the new year?

The Shops Today (01/01), New Year's Day is considered a public holiday, so they are closed, so the next day – as usual – is Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

In particular, although the second day of the New Year is not considered an official state holiday, commercial shops are traditionally closed.

In fact, both the Chamber of Commerce of Athens and Thessaloniki propose that shops remain closed on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

What's in the supermarkets – which are open tomorrow (02/01).

As usual, supermarkets – at least most of them – will normally be closed on Tuesday 2 January 2024.

Nevertheless, both AB Vasilopoulos and Lidl have announced normal operations on the second day of the year, from 8am to 9pm.

Public services, ELTA and banks will remain open

As Tuesday January 2, 2024 is not considered an official government holiday, public services, ELTA and banks are expected to operate normally on this day.

Also, in case of municipalities, it is decided by the respective municipal authority whether public service will be held on the second day of the year.

Finally, the public markets in Attica will operate as normal on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in fact, consumers will be able to pay through POS and IRIS.