Public holidays

🇬🇷Greece 2028

Public holidays
15
in 2028
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
6
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
6
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
2
J
1
F
2
M
3
A
1
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
Saturday · Πρωτοχρονιά
Public
6
Jan
Epiphany
Thursday · Θεοφάνεια
Public
28
Feb
Clean Monday
Monday · Καθαρά Δευτέρα
Public
25
Mar
Annunciation
Saturday · Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
Public
25
Mar
Independence Day
Saturday · Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου
Public
14
Apr
Good Friday
Friday · Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Public
16
Apr
Easter Sunday
Sunday · Κυριακή του Πάσχα
Public
17
Apr
Easter Monday
Monday · Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Monday · Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
Public
4
Jun
Pentecost
Sunday · Πεντηκοστή
Public
5
Jun
Whit Monday
Monday · Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
Public
15
Aug
Assumption Day
Tuesday · Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Public
28
Oct
Ochi Day
Saturday · Το Όχι
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Monday · Χριστούγεννα
Public
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Tuesday · Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API

About public holidays in Greece

In 2028, 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, 6 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 2028
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Clean Monday
February 28 · Monday
Good Friday
April 14 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 17 · Monday
Labour Day
May 1 · Monday
Whit Monday
June 5 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Greece have in 2028?+
Greece has 15 official public holidays in 2028, with April being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2028 in Greece?+
The first public holiday of 2028 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Greece in 2028?+
6 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2028 holidays fall on a weekend in Greece?+
6 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: New Year's Day (January 1), Annunciation (March 25), Independence Day (March 25), Easter Sunday (April 16), Pentecost (June 4), Ochi Day (October 28).