Ochi Day is a public holiday in Greece and Greek Cyprus that commemorates the resistance to the Axis powers during World War II. Ochi Day falls on every 28 October, the day in 1940 when Greek’s leader ...

Orthodox Easter is considered to be one of the most important holiday on the Greek calendar. Commemorating not only the crucifixion and resurrection, Easter is considered to mark the passing of winter ...

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.

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. Pentecost, also called “Whitsunday” in many other Christian denominations, corresponds to Jewish feast of Shavuot (the Feast of Weeks). In ...

The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on 15 August. This is a joyful celebration because it commemorates Mary’s reunion with Jesus in heaven. This public holiday is ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. The Christmas season in Greece lasts for an entire month. It traditionally begins on 6 December with the Feast of St. Nicholas and ends on ...

Independence Day is a major public holiday in Greece that celebrates Greek sovereignty. The holiday is celebrated on 25 March each year. While Independence Day is a national holiday that calls for ...

Τα Θεοφάνια είναι μια αργία σε 22 χώρες, μαζί και η Ελλάδα, και γιορτάζοναι στις 6 Ιανουαρίου, 12 ημέρες μετά τα Χριστούγεννα. Το 2026, Θεοφάνεια ...

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Epiphany is a public holiday in Greece and comes every 6 January, which is 12 days after Christmas. Epiphany commemorates the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus in Bethlehem, and it also has ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. May 1 is also known as May Day and International Workers’ Day, and there are often workers’ rallies and strikes that take place on this day ...

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