Greece has a total of 27 holidays in 2024. 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
Monday, January 1, 2024 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany
Saturday, January 6, 2024 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
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 The Three Holy Hierarchs is a observance in Greece
Valentine's Day
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 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 18, 2024 Clean Monday is a de facto holiday in Greece
March Equinox
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 March Equinox in Greece (Athens)
Greek Independence Day
Monday, March 25, 2024 Greek Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece
Annunciation of the Virgin Mary
Monday, March 25, 2024 Annunciation of the Virgin Mary is a national holiday in Greece
Labor Day / May Day
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Orthodox Good Friday
Friday, May 3, 2024 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, May 5, 2024 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 6, 2024 Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Labor Day / May Day
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 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 12, 2024 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Father's Day
Sunday, June 16, 2024 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice
Thursday, June 20, 2024 June Solstice in Greece (Athens)
Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday
Sunday, June 23, 2024 Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday is a observance in Greece
Orthodox Holy Spirit Monday
Monday, June 24, 2024 Orthodox Holy Spirit Monday is a de facto holiday in Greece
The Restoration of Democracy
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 The Restoration of Democracy is a observance in Greece
Dormition of the Holy Virgin
Thursday, August 15, 2024 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
Sunday, September 22, 2024 September Equinox in Greece (Athens)
The Ochi day
Monday, October 28, 2024 The Ochi day is a de facto holiday in Greece
Polytechneio
Sunday, November 17, 2024 Polytechneio is a observance in Greece
Armed Forces Day
Thursday, November 21, 2024 Armed Forces Day is a observance in Greece
December Solstice
Saturday, December 21, 2024 December Solstice in Greece (Athens)
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Synaxis of the Mother of God
Thursday, December 26, 2024 Synaxis of the Mother of God is a national holiday in Greece
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