What's open on Christmas Day in Thessaloniki?
Christmas Day is a near-total retail shutdown in Greece. Most shops and supermarkets close; bakeries, cafes and some restaurants stay open. In Thessaloniki, city-centre venues are most likely to deviate from national patterns — check individual branches.
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Εφημερεύοντα φαρμακεία ανοιχτά 24 ώρες σε επίσημες αργίες Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 fsk.gr |
EKO & BP 24/7 Greece24/7 Duty Πρατήρια καυσίμων σε εθνικές οδούς ανοιχτά 24 ώρες στις αργίες Editorial | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 eko.gr |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 sklavenitis.gr |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 ab.gr |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 lidl-hellas.gr |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 masoutis.gr |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 hellenictrain.gr | |
| Post & Parcel Lockers | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 boxnow.gr |
