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What's open on Ochi Day 2026 in Greece?

Known locally as Ημέρα του Όχι

Ochi Day falls on 2026-10-28. 28 October commemorates Greece’s WWII “No” to Mussolini, with parades. Banks and offices close; shops and supermarkets trade with reduced hours.

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Most chains are expected to stay open.

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All Categories 8 Supermarkets & Groceries 4 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Public Transit & Transport 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Ochi Day 2026

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

8 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Διημερεύοντα Φαρμακεία (On-Duty Pharmacy 24h)24/7 Duty 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
Sklavenitis Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 sklavenitis.gr
AB Vassilopoulos Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 ab.gr
Lidl Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lidl-hellas.gr
Masoutis Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 masoutis.gr
Hellenic Train & OASA Athens Metro Δρομολόγια με πρόγραμμα Κυριακής και αργιών Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 hellenictrain.gr
BOX NOW 24/7 Lockers Αυτόματα Lockers διαθέσιμα 24 ώρες το 24ωρο Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 boxnow.gr

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More holidays in Greece

Christmas Day 2026-12-25 St. Stephen's Day 2026-12-26 New Year's Day 2027-01-01 Epiphany 2027-01-06 Clean Monday 2027-02-08 Independence Day 2027-03-25 Good Friday 2027-03-26 Easter Monday 2027-03-29 Labour Day 2027-05-01 Pentecost 2027-05-16 Assumption Day 2027-08-15

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Ochi Day in Greece?

28 October commemorates Greece’s WWII “No” to Mussolini, with parades. Banks and offices close; shops and supermarkets trade with reduced hours. Confirmed open chains include: Sklavenitis, AB Vassilopoulos, Lidl, Masoutis, Διημερεύοντα Φαρμακεία (On-Duty Pharmacy 24h). Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Ochi Day 2026?

Ochi Day falls on 2026-10-28 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Ochi Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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