Public Holidays in Greece 2026
13 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Greece's holiday calendar is strongly shaped by the Orthodox Christian calendar, alongside national anniversaries on 25 March and 28 October.
Greece Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| Feb 23 | Monday | Clean Monday |
| Mar 25 | Wednesday | Greek Independence Day |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday |
| Apr 12 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter Sunday |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Holy Spirit Monday |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Dormition of the Mother of God |
| Oct 28 | Wednesday | Ohi Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas |
The table is a national planning calendar. Sector-specific mandatory closure and pay rules can differ.
Orthodox Easter and National Days 2026
Clean Monday, Good Friday, Easter and Holy Spirit Monday move according to the Orthodox calendar. Greek Independence Day is 25 March, while Ohi Day is fixed on 28 October.
Holiday Rules in Greece
Not every listed religious date has identical mandatory-closure rules across every private-sector workplace. The calendar is a national planning reference, while employment treatment can depend on sector and collective rules.
Greece Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Greek Independence Day is 25 March.
- Ohi Day is 28 October.
- Orthodox Easter determines several movable holidays.
- Greece uses seasonal daylight saving time.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Greek Independence Day?
It is observed on 25 March.
When is Orthodox Easter in 2027?
Orthodox Easter Sunday falls on 2 May 2027.
What is Ohi Day?
It is the national commemoration observed on 28 October.
Are all religious holidays treated identically by every employer?
No. Employment and closure rules can vary by sector, even when a date is nationally important.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official labour-law guidance listing compulsory public holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory or institutional material is used as the primary reference where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent calendar cross-check. Later official declarations take precedence.