Just over one month left to start the summer discountswith consumers waiting for this time to do their shopping for their summer vacations.
Summer discounts offer significantly lower prices in clothes, electronics, home appliances and many more products. Summer discounts are expected to take place from the second Monday of July (ie from July 14) to August 31st. According to applicable law, stores can remain open on the first Sunday of the discounts, ie July 20, 2025.
The proposed operating hours for this day is from 11:00 am until 6:00 pmhowever, there may be variations depending on the area and policy policy.
It is emphasized that during discounts, shopkeepers are required to clearly state the initial and new reduced price of products so that consumers can make easy comparisons.
Meanwhile, in selected areas of Athens, Piraeus and Thessaloniki Open – optional – will be stores every Sunday from May to Octoberexcept for the second Sunday of August. However, if this Sunday coincides with an official holiday, then the exception is transferred for the previous Sunday to ensure the functional balance and protection of labor rights.
According to the legislation, the optional Sunday operation of the stores will apply:
- In the Municipality of Athens, which includes areas of the commercial triangle and other central districts.
- In areas of the Municipality of Piraeus, where increased commercial and tourism activity is located.
- In the Regional Unit of South Athens, which includes areas such as Glyfada, Kallithea and Nea Smyrna (provided they are covered by the appointment of the relevant Ministerial Decision).
- In the historic center of Thessaloniki, with the aim of enhancing tourist traffic.
- In the area around Athens International Airport and
- At the Business Park of Gialos – Agios Dimitrios – Pyrgos in the Municipality of Spata of the Attica Region.