Greece Public Holidays 2026

January

New Year Day

New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

Epiphany

Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men's visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus' baptism.

National holiday

Sat30

The Three Holy Hierarchs

The Three Holy Hierarchs is a observance in Greece

Observance

February

Sun14

Valentine's Day

February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.

Observance

Mon23

Clean Monday

Clean Monday is a government holiday in Greece

Government Holiday

March

Thu25

Greek Independence Day

Greek Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece

National holiday

Thu25

Annunciation of the Virgin Mary

Annunciation of the Virgin Mary is a national holiday in Greece

National holiday

April

Fri10

Orthodox Good Friday

Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.

Government Holiday

May

Fri1

Labor Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

National holiday

Sat1

Labor Day / May Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

National holiday

Sun2

Orthodox Easter Sunday

Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.

Observance

Mon2

Day off for Labor Day / May Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

National holiday

Mon3

Orthodox Easter Monday

Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.

National holiday

Sun10

Mother's Day

Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.

Observance

Sun31

Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday

Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday is a observance in Greece

Observance

June

Sun21

Father's Day

Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.

Observance

July

Fri24

The Restoration of Democracy

The Restoration of Democracy is a observance in Greece

Observance

August

Sat15

Dormition of the Holy Virgin

The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.

National holiday

October

Wed28

The Ochi day

The Ochi day is a national holiday in Greece

National holiday

November

Tue17

Polytechneio

Polytechneio is a observance in Greece

Observance

Sat21

Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is a observance in Greece

Observance

December

Fri25

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

National holiday

Sat26

Synaxis of the Mother of God

Synaxis of the Mother of God is a national holiday in Greece

National holiday