Greece Public Holidays in 2021
Greece has a total of 27 holidays in 2021. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Friday, January 1, 2021 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Epiphany |
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 | Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism. |
| The Three Holy Hierarchs |
Saturday, January 30, 2021 | The Three Holy Hierarchs is a observance in Greece |
| Valentine's Day |
Sunday, February 14, 2021 | February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions. |
| Clean Monday |
Monday, March 15, 2021 | Clean Monday is a de facto holiday in Greece |
| March Equinox |
Saturday, March 20, 2021 | March Equinox in Greece (Athens) |
| Greek Independence Day |
Thursday, March 25, 2021 | Greek Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece |
| Annunciation of the Virgin Mary |
Thursday, March 25, 2021 | Annunciation of the Virgin Mary is a national holiday in Greece |
| Orthodox Good Friday |
Friday, April 30, 2021 | Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion. |
| Labor Day / May Day |
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Orthodox Easter Sunday |
Sunday, May 2, 2021 | Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches. |
| Orthodox Easter Monday |
Monday, May 3, 2021 | Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday. |
| Day off for Labor Day / May Day |
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Mother’s Day |
Sunday, May 9, 2021 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday |
Sunday, June 20, 2021 | Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday is a observance in Greece |
| Father's Day |
Sunday, June 20, 2021 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| Orthodox Holy Spirit Monday |
Monday, June 21, 2021 | Orthodox Holy Spirit Monday is a de facto holiday in Greece |
| June Solstice |
Monday, June 21, 2021 | June Solstice in Greece (Athens) |
| The Restoration of Democracy |
Saturday, July 24, 2021 | The Restoration of Democracy is a observance in Greece |
| Dormition of the Holy Virgin |
Sunday, August 15, 2021 | The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year. |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | September Equinox in Greece (Athens) |
| The Ochi day |
Thursday, October 28, 2021 | The Ochi day is a de facto holiday in Greece |
| Polytechneio |
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | Polytechneio is a observance in Greece |
| Armed Forces Day |
Sunday, November 21, 2021 | Armed Forces Day is a observance in Greece |
| December Solstice |
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | December Solstice in Greece (Athens) |
| Christmas Day |
Saturday, December 25, 2021 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Synaxis of the Mother of God |
Sunday, December 26, 2021 | Synaxis of the Mother of God is a national holiday in Greece |
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