🇬🇷 Next Public Holiday — Greece

Assumption Day

Q: How many public holidays does Greece have in 2026?

Greece has 15 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What is the next public holiday in Greece?

The next public holiday in Greece is New Year's Day on 1 January 2026.

Q: Are public holidays paid days off in Greece?

In Greece, most public holidays are paid days off for employees. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου

15 August 2026

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All Public Holidays 2026

15 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2026	New Year's Day Πρωτοχρονιά	National
6 January 2026	Epiphany Θεοφάνεια	National
23 February 2026	Clean Monday Καθαρά Δευτέρα	National
25 March 2026	Annunciation Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου	National
25 March 2026	Independence Day Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου	National
10 April 2026	Good Friday Μεγάλη Παρασκευή	National
12 April 2026	Easter Sunday Κυριακή του Πάσχα	National
13 April 2026	Easter Monday Δευτέρα του Πάσχα	National
1 May 2026	Labour Day Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά	National
31 May 2026	Pentecost Πεντηκοστή	National
1 June 2026	Whit Monday Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής	National
15 August 2026	NextAssumption Day Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου	National
28 October 2026	Ochi Day Το Όχι	National
25 December 2026	Christmas Day Χριστούγεννα	National
26 December 2026	St. Stephen's Day Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας	National

Bridge Days 2026 — Best time-off deals

New Year's Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 2 Jan 2026 off → 1 Jan 2026 to 4 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Epiphany

1 leave day4 days off

Take 5 Jan 2026 off → 3 Jan 2026 to 6 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Annunciation

2 leave days5 days off

Take 23 Mar 2026 + 24 Mar 2026 off → 21 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

Annunciation

2 leave days5 days off

Take 26 Mar 2026 + 27 Mar 2026 off → 25 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2026 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

Independence Day

2 leave days5 days off

Take 23 Mar 2026 + 24 Mar 2026 off → 21 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

📅 Add all holidays to calendar (.ics)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Greece have in 2026?+

Greece has 15 public holidays in 2026, of which 15 are national holidays observed across the entire country.

What is the next public holiday in Greece?+

The next public holiday in Greece is Assumption Day on 15 August 2026, which is in 59 days.

Are public holidays paid days off in Greece?+

In Greece, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Regional holidays may vary by employer. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.

Can I add Greece public holidays to my calendar?+

Yes. Use the "Add all holidays to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook.

What are bridge days in Greece?+

Bridge days (or Brückentage) are working days between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking 1 bridge day off, you can get 4 or more consecutive days off. See the bridge days section above for the best opportunities in 2026.

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