Public holidays

🇬🇷Greece 2024

Public holidays
15
in 2024
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
8
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
3
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
2
J
F
3
M
A
4
M
2
J
J
1
A
S
1
O
N
2
D
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
1
Jan
New Year's Day
Monday · Πρωτοχρονιά
Public
6
Jan
Epiphany
Saturday · Θεοφάνεια
Public
18
Mar
Clean Monday
Monday · Καθαρά Δευτέρα
Public
25
Mar
Annunciation
Monday · Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
Public
25
Mar
Independence Day
Monday · Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου
Public
3
May
Good Friday
Friday · Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Public
5
May
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Κυριακή του Πάσχα
Public
6
May
Easter Monday
Monday · Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
Public
7
May
Labour Day
Tuesday · Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
Public
23
Jun
Pentecost
Sunday · Πεντηκοστή
Public
24
Jun
Whit Monday
Monday · Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
Public
15
Aug
Assumption Day
Thursday · Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Public
28
Oct
Ochi Day
Monday · Το Όχι
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Wednesday · Χριστούγεννα
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Thursday · Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Greece

In 2024, Greece has 15 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 4. 5 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 8 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Assumption Day (August 15) to Ochi Day (October 28): 74 days.

The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).

Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Clean Monday
March 18 · Monday
Annunciation
March 25 · Monday
Independence Day
March 25 · Monday
Good Friday
May 3 · Friday
Easter Monday
May 6 · Monday
Whit Monday
June 24 · Monday
Ochi Day
October 28 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Greece have in 2024?+
Greece has 15 official public holidays in 2024, with May being the busiest month (4).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in Greece?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Greece in 2024?+
8 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in Greece?+
3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Epiphany (January 6), Easter Sunday (May 5), Pentecost (June 23).