When do the Greek summer sales start?

The summer sales start on July 8 and last until August 31. Shops are expected to be open on the second Sunday of July.

According to the legislation, shops are allowed to operate on the following Sundays:

• The first Sunday of the winter sale (if it is a holiday, it is postponed to the following Sunday)
• The second Sunday of the winter sale
• Palm Sunday
• The first Sunday of the summer sales (if it is a holiday, it is postponed to the following Sunday)
• The first Sunday after Black Friday
• The penultimate Sunday before Christmas
• The last Sunday before Christmas
• The last Sunday of each year (if it falls on a holiday, then the shops are not open)

This means the shops can be open on Sunday, July 14.

What consumers should be aware of

As with any sales season, consumers should be cautious during the summer sales. When a price is reduced by more than 60% of all items sold, a demonstration of the discount percentage is required.

Shopkeepers should be able to prove during an audit that the old selling price on the sign corresponds to reality.

Consumers should ask for proof. In addition to reasons of fiscal honesty, receipts are necessary for refunds in the case of a defective product purchase.

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