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Public Holidays

Discover upcoming public holiday dates for Greece and start planning to make the most of your time off.

2025 Public Holidays

DateDayHoliday
1 JanWedNew Year's Day
6 JanMonEpiphany
3 MarMonOrthodox Ash Monday
25 MarTueIndependence Day
18 AprFriOrthodox Good Friday
20 AprSunOrthodox Easter Sunday
21 AprMonOrthodox Easter Monday
1 MayThuLabour Day
8 JunSunOrthodox Whit Sunday
9 JunMonOrthodox Whit Monday
15 AugFriAssumption Day
28 OctTueOchi Day
25 DecThuChristmas Day
26 DecFri2nd Day of Christmas

2026 Public Holidays

DateDayHoliday
1 JanThuNew Year's Day
6 JanTueEpiphany
23 FebMonOrthodox Ash Monday
25 MarWedIndependence Day
10 AprFriOrthodox Good Friday
12 AprSunOrthodox Easter Sunday
13 AprMonOrthodox Easter Monday
1 MayFriLabour Day
31 MaySunOrthodox Whit Sunday
1 JunMonOrthodox Whit Monday
15 AugSatAssumption Day
28 OctWedOchi Day
25 DecFriChristmas Day
26 DecSat2nd Day of Christmas

2027 Public Holidays

DateDayHoliday
1 JanFriNew Year's Day
6 JanWedEpiphany
15 MarMonOrthodox Ash Monday
25 MarThuIndependence Day
30 AprFriOrthodox Good Friday
2 MaySunOrthodox Easter Sunday
3 MayMonOrthodox Easter Monday
4 MayTueLabour Day Holiday
20 JunSunOrthodox Whit Sunday
21 JunMonOrthodox Whit Monday
15 AugSunAssumption Day
28 OctThuOchi Day
25 DecSatChristmas Day
26 DecSun2nd Day of Christmas

National holidays, also known as mandatory holidays are celebrated nationwide. In addition to designated national holidays, various public holidays are observed in local communities or municipalities.

Greek law mandates that every Sunday throughout the year is designated as a public holiday. As a deeply religious country, Greek employees are allowed to observe many Catholic and Orthodox holidays. Many Greek municipalities observe what is known as “Name Day” or “Liberation Day” in honor of a region’s designated patron saint. Greek employees are entitled to observe many Catholic and Orthodox religious holidays. Although not officially designated as National holidays, most employees are allowed time off for these observances.

Greece also allows employees time off for celebrations of the changing seasons including March Equinox, June Solstice, September Equinox and December Solstice. Although not recognised by all employers, most employees are granted request for leave with pay for these observances.

According to Greece’s Minister of Employment, if an employee is required to work on a public holiday, including a Sunday, compensation is usually based on regular salary plus 75 percent. Managerial and essential professional employees on an established salary are typically exempt from overtime compensation if they are required to work on a Sunday or mandatory holiday. This is subject to provisions of the employment contract and the discretion of the employer.