Public holidays

🇬🇷Greece 2026

Public holidays
15
in 2026
Next holiday
Assumption Day
in 61d
Long weekends
6
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
4
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
2
J
1
F
2
M
3
A
2
M
1
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
Thursday · Πρωτοχρονιά
165d ago Public
6
Jan
Epiphany
Tuesday · Θεοφάνεια
160d ago Public
23
Feb
Clean Monday
Monday · Καθαρά Δευτέρα
112d ago Public
25
Mar
Annunciation
Wednesday · Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
82d ago Public
25
Mar
Independence Day
Wednesday · Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου
82d ago Public
10
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
66d ago Public
12
Apr
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Κυριακή του Πάσχα
64d ago Public
13
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
63d ago Public
1
May
Labour Day
Friday · Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
45d ago Public
31
May
Pentecost
Sunday · Πεντηκοστή
15d ago Public
1
Jun
Whit Monday
Monday · Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
14d ago Public
15
Aug
Assumption Day
Saturday · Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
in 61d Public
28
Oct
Ochi Day
Wednesday · Το Όχι
in 135d Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Friday · Χριστούγεννα
in 193d Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Saturday · Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας
in 194d Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Greece

In 2026, Greece has 15 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, with 3. 3 months have no public holiday at all.

There are 6 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Whit Monday (June 1) to Assumption Day (August 15): 75 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 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Clean Monday
February 23 · Monday
Good Friday
April 10 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 13 · Monday
Labour Day
May 1 · Friday
Whit Monday
June 1 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Greece have in 2026?+
Greece has 15 official public holidays in 2026, with April being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Greece?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Greece in 2026?+
6 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Greece?+
4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (April 12), Pentecost (May 31), Assumption Day (August 15), St. Stephen's Day (December 26).