Greece celebrates a variety of public holidays throughout the year. Some of the usual public holidays in Greece include:
- New Year’s Day (Πρωτοχρονιά) – January 1st
- Epiphany (Θεοφάνεια) – January 6th
- Clean Monday (Καθαρά Δευτέρα) – The first day of Lent, usually in February or March (date varies based on the Orthodox Christian calendar).
- Independence Day (Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου) – March 25th, commemorating the start of the Greek War of Independence in 1821.
- Good Friday (Μεγάλη Παρασκευή) – Date varies (Friday before Easter Sunday).
- Easter Sunday (Κυριακή του Πάσχα) – Date varies (celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox).
- Easter Monday (Δευτέρα του Πάσχα) – The day after Easter Sunday.
- May Day (Πρωτομαγιά) – May 1st
- Whit Monday (Αγίου Πνεύματος) – Date varies (50 days after Easter).
- Assumption of Mary (Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου) – August 15th
- Ochi Day (Επέτειος του Όχι) – October 28th, commemorating Greece’s refusal to surrender to the Axis powers in World War II.
- Christmas Day (Χριστούγεννα) – December 25th
- Boxing Day (Δεύτερη Ημέρα των Χριστουγέννων) – December 26th
Please note that some holidays in Greece are based on the Orthodox Christian calendar, which can result in date variations from year to year. Additionally, there are regional holidays and festivals that may not be observed nationwide but are significant in specific areas of Greece. It’s a good idea to check the exact dates and any local holidays if you plan to visit a particular region.
If you would like to know more, or to check for public holidays on specific travel or holiday dates please contact us for clarity.