Greece has a total of 27 holidays in 2022. 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
Saturday, January 1, 2022 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany
Thursday, January 6, 2022 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
Sunday, January 30, 2022 The Three Holy Hierarchs is a observance in Greece
Valentine's Day
Monday, February 14, 2022 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 7, 2022 Clean Monday is a de facto holiday in Greece
March Equinox
Sunday, March 20, 2022 March Equinox in Greece (Athens)
Greek Independence Day
Friday, March 25, 2022 Greek Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece
Annunciation of the Virgin Mary
Friday, March 25, 2022 Annunciation of the Virgin Mary is a national holiday in Greece
Orthodox Good Friday
Friday, April 22, 2022 Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Orthodox Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 24, 2022 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, April 25, 2022 Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Labor Day / May Day
Sunday, May 1, 2022 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Day off for Labor Day / May Day
Monday, May 2, 2022 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 8, 2022 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday
Sunday, June 12, 2022 Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday is a observance in Greece
Orthodox Holy Spirit Monday
Monday, June 13, 2022 Orthodox Holy Spirit Monday is a de facto holiday in Greece
Father's Day
Sunday, June 19, 2022 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 June Solstice in Greece (Athens)
The Restoration of Democracy
Sunday, July 24, 2022 The Restoration of Democracy is a observance in Greece
Dormition of the Holy Virgin
Monday, August 15, 2022 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
Friday, September 23, 2022 September Equinox in Greece (Athens)
The Ochi day
Friday, October 28, 2022 The Ochi day is a de facto holiday in Greece
Polytechneio
Thursday, November 17, 2022 Polytechneio is a observance in Greece
Armed Forces Day
Monday, November 21, 2022 Armed Forces Day is a observance in Greece
December Solstice
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 December Solstice in Greece (Athens)
Christmas Day
Sunday, December 25, 2022 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Synaxis of the Mother of God
Monday, December 26, 2022 Synaxis of the Mother of God is a national holiday in Greece
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