Translation of above opening times for Holy Week and Easter this year, likely in resorts some local outlets will be open for short times main supermarkets and shops in Argostoli will be closed.
Date | Day | Greek transliteration | Morning | Evening | Main Easter events |
22/04/19 | Monday | 09:00-14:00 | 17:30-21:00 | ||
23/04/19 | Tuesday | 09:00-14:00 | 17:30-21:00 | ||
24/04/19 | Wednesday | 09:00-14:00 | 17:30-21:00 | ||
25/04/19 | Thursday | 09:00-14:00 | 17:30-21:00 | Easter bread and Red eggs made | |
26/04/19 | Easter Friday | Megáli Paraskeví | 13:00-19:00 | Epitaphio(flowers) decorated in churches | |
27/04/19 | Easter Saturday | 09:00-20:00 | Eternal flame arrives and churches hold midnight services | ||
28/04/19 | Easter Sunday | Kiriakí tou Páscha | Closed | Traditional meal usually of lamb and family celebrations | |
29/04/19 | Easter Monday | Deftéra tou Páscha | Closed | Family time and recover from celebrations |
Look out for a detailed guide to Greek Easter celebrations and traditions next week.