Greece Public Holidays List 2024
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Greece year 2024
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany (06 Jan) : 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 (30 Jan) : The Three Holy Hierarchs is a observance in Greece
Valentine's Day (14 Feb) : 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 (18 Mar) : Clean Monday is a de facto holiday in Greece
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Greece (Athens)
Greek Independence Day (25 Mar) : Greek Independence Day is a national holiday in Greece
Annunciation of the Virgin Mary (25 Mar) : Annunciation of the Virgin Mary is a national holiday in Greece
Labor Day / May Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Orthodox Good Friday (03 May) : 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 (05 May) : 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 (06 May) : Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Mother's Day (12 May) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Father's Day (16 Jun) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice (20 Jun) : June Solstice in Greece (Athens)
Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday (23 Jun) : Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday is a observance in Greece
Orthodox Holy Spirit Monday (24 Jun) : Orthodox Holy Spirit Monday is a de facto holiday in Greece
The Restoration of Democracy (24 Jul) : The Restoration of Democracy is a observance in Greece
Dormition of the Holy Virgin (15 Aug) : 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 (22 Sep) : September Equinox in Greece (Athens)
The Ochi day (28 Oct) : The Ochi day is a de facto holiday in Greece
Polytechneio (17 Nov) : Polytechneio is a observance in Greece
Armed Forces Day (21 Nov) : Armed Forces Day is a observance in Greece
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Greece (Athens)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Synaxis of the Mother of God (26 Dec) : Synaxis of the Mother of God is a national holiday in Greece