Retail stores and selected supermarkets are open today, Palm Sunday (April 5), as part of the extended Easter trading schedule, offering consumers the opportunity to complete their final purchases ahead of the start of Holy Week for Orthodox Easter.
Suggested opening hours for today are from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, while large shopping centers are operating on extended hours, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. It is also noted that some supermarket chains are open.
Easter Holiday Trading Hours
Throughout the festive period, shops will operate as follows:
• Holy Monday (06/04/2026): 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Holy Tuesday (07/04/2026): 9:00 am– 9:00 pm
• Holy Wednesday (08/04/2026): 9:00 am– 9:00 pm
• Holy Thursday (09/04/2026): 9:00 am– 9:00 pm
• Holy Friday (10/04/2026): 1:00 pm– 7:00 pm
• Holy Saturday (11/04/2026): 9:00 am– 3:00 pm
• Easter Sunday (12/04/2026): Closed
• Easter Monday (13/04/2026): Closed
The adjusted schedule reflects the seasonal increase in shopping activity leading up to Easter, one of the most significant holidays in the Orthodox calendar.
Source: tovima.com
