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2026 Greece Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Greece, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

15

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

April

3 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Assumption Day

50 days away

About Greece holidays in 2026

In 2026, Greece observes a variety of public holidays that blend religious observances with national commemorations. The year begins with New Year's Day and Epiphany in January, followed by Clean Monday, marking the start of Great Lent. Spring brings significant holidays, including the dual observance of the Annunciation and Independence Day on March 25th, and the Easter period, which includes Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday in April. May Day is observed on the first of May, and the religious observance of Pentecost and Whit Monday fall in late May and early June. The latter half of the year includes Assumption Day in August, Ochi Day in October, and concludes with Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day in December.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 6, 2026TuesdayEpiphany
February 23, 2026MondayClean Monday
March 25, 2026WednesdayAnnunciation
March 25, 2026WednesdayIndependence Day
April 10, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 12, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 13, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 31, 2026SundayPentecost
June 1, 2026MondayWhit Monday
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption Day
October 28, 2026WednesdayOchi Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day

Planning around Greece holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays fall on weekdays, potentially creating opportunities for extended breaks.
  • The Easter period is a significant observance with multiple consecutive days off.
  • Check specific dates for religious holidays, as they can vary based on the Orthodox calendar.
  • National holidays are widely observed across the country.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Greece shows a concentration of observances in the spring months, particularly around the Easter period. This includes a cluster of holidays in April, alongside national and religious observances in March and May.

The middle of the year experiences a more dispersed pattern, with single holidays in June and August. Following this, there is a notable gap with no public holidays in July, September, or November.

The year concludes with a significant cluster of holidays in late December, encompassing Christmas and the day after, providing a festive end to the year.

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