Greece Public Holidays 2026

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Greece for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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                        About Public Holidays in Greece

                        Public holidays in Greece are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

                        This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

                        Working Days and Business Closures

                        On major public holidays, many government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses may close or operate with reduced hours. Opening times for shops, restaurants, transport, and local services can vary.

                        Always check with local authorities, employers, or service providers for exact opening hours during public holidays.

                        All Public Holidays in Greece 2026

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2026ThursdayΠρωτοχρονιάPublic Holiday
                        January 6, 2026TuesdayΘεοφάνειαPublic Holiday
                        February 23, 2026MondayΚαθαρά ΔευτέραPublic Holiday
                        March 25, 2026WednesdayΕυαγγελισμός, Εθνική ΕορτήPublic Holiday
                        April 10, 2026FridayΜεγάλη ΠαρασκευήPublic Holiday
                        April 12, 2026SundayΠάσχαPublic Holiday
                        April 13, 2026MondayΔευτέρα του ΠάσχαPublic Holiday
                        May 1, 2026FridayΕργατική ΠρωτομαγιάPublic Holiday
                        May 31, 2026SundayΠεντηκοστήPublic Holiday
                        June 1, 2026MondayΑγίου ΠνεύματοςPublic Holiday
                        August 15, 2026SaturdayΚοίμηση της ΘεοτόκουPublic Holiday
                        October 28, 2026WednesdayΕπέτειος του ΌχιPublic Holiday
                        December 25, 2026FridayΧριστούγενναPublic Holiday
                        December 26, 2026SaturdayΔεύτερη μέρα των ΧριστουγέννωνPublic Holiday
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                        All Public Holidays in Greece 2027

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2027FridayΠρωτοχρονιάPublic Holiday
                        January 6, 2027WednesdayΘεοφάνειαPublic Holiday
                        March 15, 2027MondayΚαθαρά ΔευτέραPublic Holiday
                        March 25, 2027ThursdayΕυαγγελισμός, Εθνική ΕορτήPublic Holiday
                        April 30, 2027FridayΜεγάλη ΠαρασκευήPublic Holiday
                        May 1, 2027SaturdayΕργατική ΠρωτομαγιάPublic Holiday
                        May 2, 2027SundayΠάσχαPublic Holiday
                        May 3, 2027MondayΔευτέρα του ΠάσχαPublic Holiday
                        June 20, 2027SundayΠεντηκοστήPublic Holiday
                        June 21, 2027MondayΑγίου ΠνεύματοςPublic Holiday
                        August 15, 2027SundayΚοίμηση της ΘεοτόκουPublic Holiday
                        October 28, 2027ThursdayΕπέτειος του ΌχιPublic Holiday
                        December 25, 2027SaturdayΧριστούγενναPublic Holiday
                        December 26, 2027SundayΔεύτερη μέρα των ΧριστουγέννωνPublic Holiday

                        Frequently Asked Questions

                        How many public holidays are there in Greece?

                        The number of public holidays in Greece can vary by year depending on official calendars, weekends, and local observances.

                        Do businesses close on public holidays in Greece?

                        Many government offices, banks, schools, and businesses close on major public holidays, although private businesses may follow different schedules.

                        Are public holidays the same every year?

                        Some holidays fall on fixed dates every year, while others change because they are based on weekends, religious calendars, or official yearly announcements.

                        How can I take fewer PTO days but get more time off in Greece?

                        Use the "Best Time to Take PTO / Vacation" section on this page. It automatically finds the public holidays in Greece that fall closest to a weekend and tells you exactly how many PTO or vacation days to book to turn them into the longest possible consecutive break.

                        What is the "Smart Time Off" feature?

                        Smart Time Off highlights the single best upcoming opportunity to bridge a public holiday in Greece with a weekend using the fewest PTO or vacation days, so you can plan ahead for the biggest break with the least time taken off work.

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