Calendar density
active public-holiday calendar
Greece has 15 public holidays in the rolling 12-month window and 15 total retained holiday rows across all types.
Holiday calendar
Public holidays in Greece.
15 in 202615 in 2027Next: Christmas Day · Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Holiday tables, the next-holiday snapshot, and curated explainer links refresh on the daily calendar update window.
Next holiday
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Primary timezone
Europe/Athens
Useful when holiday planning crosses countries or teams.
Curated explainers
3
Focused detail pages kept live for the strongest holiday queries.
Airport / timezone context
1 zones
Cross-links below connect this calendar to travel and time-reference pages.
Year-of-public-holidays pattern
Greece across the next 12 months
15 public holidays fall between Thu, Nov 5, 2026 and Fri, Nov 5, 2027 in Greece. The classifier below is a transparent keyword heuristic, not a legal taxonomy.
Classification mix
- Religious10
- Civic2
- Cultural1
- Other / unclassified2
Headline reading: a religious-leaning calendar.
Weekday distribution
- Sunday3
- Monday3
- Tuesday0
- Wednesday1
- Thursday3
- Friday3
- Saturday2
Tuesday and Thursday entries create the strongest long-weekend pull.
Longest holiday-free stretch
72 days
Mon, Aug 16, 2027 → Wed, Oct 27, 2027
Longest consecutive-holiday cluster
4 days
Fri, Apr 30, 2027 → Mon, May 3, 2027
Adjacent weekends are counted with public-holiday dates when computing the cluster.
Operational closure profile
What makes the Greece calendar operationally different
The country page now reads the holiday list as a planning surface: density, month clusters, type mix, and bridge-day pressure. These signals are derived from the same retained holiday rows rather than generic country copy.
Bridge-day pressure
6 public holidays fall on Monday or Friday, so long weekends are already built into the calendar rather than needing bridge days.
Month clustering
Public holidays cluster most strongly in March (3), May (3), January (2), June (2).
Dataset type mix
Dataset type mix is led by 15 public entries. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules.
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Cross-country comparison
Greece versus regional peers
Peer countries are picked from the same continent (Europe) by holiday-name overlap with Greece, then ranked by the strongest shared calendar fraction.
| Country | Public holidays (next 12 mo) | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Andorra | 14 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Austria | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Belgium | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Compared with Andorra (14), Austria (15), Belgium (11) across the same upcoming-12-month window, Greece's 15-holiday count sits at or above the regional cluster.
Holiday planning depth
How to read the Greece holiday calendar
The tables give the dates. These notes explain the coverage window, holiday mix, timezone context, and when a holiday earns a deeper explainer page.
Calendar density
Greece has 15 tracked public holidays in the upcoming 12 months (2026-11 → 2027-11), and 15 entries in the following calendar year. Next public holiday signal: Christmas Day on Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (Friday).
Religious vs civic vs cultural mix
Classification mix across the next 12 months: 10 religious, 2 civic, 1 cultural, 2 other (15 classified entries). The headline reading: a religious-leaning calendar (Greece weights toward religious observances in the upcoming window).
Weekday rhythm
Weekday distribution skews to Sunday 3, Monday 3, and Thursday 3, which controls long-weekend math for the year. Holidays falling on Tuesday or Thursday create the strongest long-weekend pull; Saturday/Sunday entries depend on whether Greece grants a weekday substitution. 6 public holidays fall on Monday or Friday, so long weekends are already built into the calendar rather than needing bridge days.
Quiet stretches
Longest holiday-free stretch is 72 days (Mon, Aug 16, 2027 → Wed, Oct 27, 2027) — useful for spotting the calmest planning window.
Holiday clusters
Longest consecutive-holiday cluster is 4 days (Fri, Apr 30, 2027 → Mon, May 3, 2027), counting weekends adjacent to public dates.
Peer-country comparison
Compared with Andorra (14), Austria (15), Belgium (11) across the same upcoming-12-month window, Greece's 15-holiday count sits at or above the regional cluster.
Timezone planning
Greece plans closures around Europe/Athens. Greece observes a seasonal DST shift, which can move local clock-anchored events on either side of a holiday weekend.
Curation depth
3 curated explainers sit alongside this calendar; the rest stay on the table-only view to keep the route set focused.
Travel handoff
An airport-country handoff is attached, so users can pair holiday closures with airport timezone references.
Substitution and source boundary
5 public holidays land on a weekend in the upcoming window. This table does not invent substitute weekdays; it follows the source holiday rows exposed for Greece.
Calendar pattern notes
Dataset type mix is led by 15 public entries. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules. Public holidays cluster most strongly in March (3), May (3), January (2), June (2).
Public-holiday practice can vary by region, sector, and employer. Use official government or workplace calendars for legal closure decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Greece holiday questions
- How many public holidays does Greece have in 2026?
- Greece has 15 public holidays in 2026.
- How many public holidays does Greece have in 2027?
- Greece has 15 public holidays in 2027.
- What is the next public holiday in Greece?
- The next public holiday in Greece is Christmas Day on Fri, Dec 25, 2026.
- Are weekends counted as holidays in Greece?
- Saturday and Sunday are not listed as public holidays unless a national observance falls on that date. In the upcoming 12 months, 5 public holidays fall on a weekend in Greece; whether a substitute weekday is granted depends on local statutory rules and is not encoded in this table.
- Does Greece observe daylight saving time?
- Greece observes a seasonal DST shift in at least one of its 1 mapped timezone (Europe/Athens). Local clock-anchored events around a holiday weekend can move with that transition.
- Which kind of holiday is most common in Greece?
- Across the upcoming 12 months, Greece weights toward religious observances (10 of 15 classified public holidays). The classifier is keyword-based and the remainder break down as religious 10, civic 2, cultural 1, other 2.
Popular Countdowns
Next Holiday
Christmas Day — Fri, Dec 25, 2026
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Timezones
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Featured holiday explainers
We currently keep 3 detailed holiday guides live for Greece. The rest of the calendar stays on the yearly tables so the route set stays focused.
2026 Holidays (15)
| Date | Name | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's DayΠρωτοχρονιάCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Jan 6, 2026 | EpiphanyΘεοφάνειαCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Feb 23, 2026 | Clean MondayΚαθαρά ΔευτέραCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Wed, Mar 25, 2026 | AnnunciationΕυαγγελισμός της ΘεοτόκουCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Wed, Mar 25, 2026 | Independence DayΕικοστή Πέμπτη ΜαρτίουCurated guide | Past | Public |
| Fri, Apr 10, 2026 | Good FridayΜεγάλη ΠαρασκευήCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, Apr 12, 2026 | Easter SundayΚυριακή του ΠάσχαCurated guide | Past | Public |
| Mon, Apr 13, 2026 | Easter MondayΔευτέρα του ΠάσχαCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Labour DayΕργατική ΠρωτομαγιάCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, May 31, 2026 | PentecostΠεντηκοστήCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Jun 1, 2026 | Whit MondayΔευτέρα ΠεντηκοστήςCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sat, Aug 15, 2026 | Assumption DayΚοίμηση της ΘεοτόκουCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Ochi DayΤο ΌχιCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas DayΧριστούγενναCurated guide | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's DayΣύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου ΜαρίαςCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
2027 Holidays (15)
| Date | Name | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's DayΠρωτοχρονιάCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | EpiphanyΘεοφάνειαCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Clean MondayΚαθαρά ΔευτέραCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | AnnunciationΕυαγγελισμός της ΘεοτόκουCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | Independence DayΕικοστή Πέμπτη ΜαρτίουCurated guide | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | Good FridayΜεγάλη ΠαρασκευήCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Labour DayΕργατική ΠρωτομαγιάCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, May 2, 2027 | Easter SundayΚυριακή του ΠάσχαCurated guide | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Easter MondayΔευτέρα του ΠάσχαCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, Jun 20, 2027 | PentecostΠεντηκοστήCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 | Whit MondayΔευτέρα ΠεντηκοστήςCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, Aug 15, 2027 | Assumption DayΚοίμηση της ΘεοτόκουCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Oct 28, 2027 | Ochi DayΤο ΌχιCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas DayΧριστούγενναCurated guide | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | St. Stephen's DayΣύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου ΜαρίαςCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
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