How many public holidays does Greece have in 2026?
Greece has 13 public holidays in 2026, per Greek Public Holidays 2026 (επίσημες αργίες).
Greece has 13 public holidays in 2026, per Greek Public Holidays 2026 (επίσημες αργίες). The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 10–13 April 2026.
13 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1New Year's Day
- 6Epiphany
February
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
- 23Clean Monday (start of Orthodox Lent)
March
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 25Independence Day / Annunciation
April
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 10Orthodox Good Friday
- 12Orthodox Easter Sunday
- 13Orthodox Easter Monday
May
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1Labour Day
June
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 1Whit Monday (Holy Spirit Day)
July
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
August
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 15Assumption of Mary
September
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
October
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 28Ohi Day (Anniversary of the No)
November
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
December
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 25Christmas Day
- 26Synaxis of the Mother of God (Second Day of Christmas)
Long Weekends in Greece, 2026
Greece has 6 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 10–13 April 2026, covering Orthodox Good Friday, Orthodox Easter Sunday, and Orthodox Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
21–23 February 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat21Saturday
- Sun22SundayHoliday
- Mon23Clean Monday (start of Orthodox Lent)Holiday
10–13 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Fri10Orthodox Good FridayHoliday
- Sat11Saturday
- Sun12Orthodox Easter SundayHoliday
- Mon13Orthodox Easter MondayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
30 May – 1 June 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat30Saturday
- Sun31SundayHoliday
- Mon1Whit Monday (Holy Spirit Day)Holiday
15–16 August 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat15Assumption of MaryHoliday
- Sun16SundayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
entirely official days off
3 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26Synaxis of the Mother of God (Second Day of Christmas)Holiday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Greece Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Greece has 13 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 26 December (Synaxis of the Mother of God (Second Day of Christmas)).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 6 January 2026 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Holiday |
| 23 February 2026 | Monday | Clean Monday (start of Orthodox Lent) | Holiday |
| 25 March 2026 | Wednesday | Independence Day / Annunciation | Holiday |
| 10 April 2026 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday | Holiday |
| 12 April 2026 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Holiday |
| 13 April 2026 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 1 June 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday (Holy Spirit Day) | Holiday |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Assumption of Mary | Holiday |
| 28 October 2026 | Wednesday | Ohi Day (Anniversary of the No) | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Synaxis of the Mother of God (Second Day of Christmas) | Holiday |
Official source: Greek Public Holidays 2026 (επίσημες αργίες) (Combined list of the statutory national holidays and the most widely observed optional holidays. The movable feasts follow the Orthodox calendar: Orthodox Easter Sunday falls on 12 April 2026. Whit Monday (Holy Spirit Day) is 1 June 2026. Holidays falling on a weekend are generally not moved in the private sector.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. National and widely observed public holidays. The movable feasts follow the Orthodox calendar — Orthodox Easter falls on 12 April 2026.
Download Greece 2026 Holiday Data
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Seasons in Greece
Greece is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons. Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Current season in Greece
Spring
March – May
Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.
Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 JunSummer
June – August
The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 SepAutumn
September – November
Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.
Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 DecWinter
December – February
The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 MarSeasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Greece in 2026?
There are 6 long-weekend periods in Greece in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 10-13 April 2026, covering Orthodox Good Friday, Orthodox Easter Sunday, and Orthodox Easter Monday.
What is the official source for the 2026 Greece holiday calendar?
The official source is Greek Public Holidays 2026 (επίσημες αργίες) (Combined list of the statutory national holidays and the most widely observed optional holidays. The movable feasts follow the Orthodox calendar: Orthodox Easter Sunday falls on 12 April 2026. Whit Monday (Holy Spirit Day) is 1 June 2026. Holidays falling on a weekend are generally not moved in the private sector).