Holidays in Greece
Every public, bank and school holiday in Greece for 2026 and 2027, with long weekends and festival days marked.
Next public holiday
Greece has 15 holidays in 2026: 14 public, 1 observance.
Year at a glance
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January 2026
- New Year's DayΠρωτοχρονιά
- EpiphanyΘεοφάνειαPassed
February 2026
- Ash SundayΚαθαρά ΔευτέραPassed
March 2026
- Annunciation, Anniversary of 1821 RevolutionΕυαγγελισμός, Εθνική ΕορτήPassed
April 2026
- Good FridayΜεγάλη ΠαρασκευήPassed
- Easter SundayΠάσχα
- Easter MondayΔευτέρα του Πάσχα
May 2026
- Labour DayΕργατική ΠρωτομαγιάPassed
- Mother's DayΓιορτή της μητέραςPassed
- PentecostΠεντηκοστήPassed
June 2026
- Whit MondayΑγίου ΠνεύματοςPassed
August 2026
- AssumptionΚοίμηση της ΘεοτόκουPassed
October 2026
- National HolidayΕπέτειος του ΌχιNext · In 3 days
December 2026
- Christmas DayΧριστούγενναIn 61 daysRead the guide to Christmas Day
- Boxing DayΔεύτερη μέρα των ΧριστουγέννωνIn 62 days
Festivals in Greece
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Christmas
December 25th is of great importance across many countries in this continent, as it connects to Christmas but also retains other unique cultural festivals.
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Easter
Easter in Europe is a vibrant and diverse celebration, blending religious traditions with cultural heritage. It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and features various customs across the continent.
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New Years
New Year's celebrations in Europe are a vibrant blend of traditions and festivities. The night is marked by fireworks, parties, and communal gatherings. Unique customs such as eating twelve grapes at midnight for luck, making predictions for the future with melted lead, and enjoying special festive meals highlight the diversity of cultural practices.
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