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X-WR-CALNAME:Greece Public Holidays 2026
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in Greece for 2026.
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UID:New Year's Day-2026-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T075150Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
SUMMARY:Πρωτοχρονιά
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Day (Πρωτοχρονιά\, 1 January) marks the beginning of the year in Greece. Families gather for festive lunches\, exchange wishes\, and share the traditional vasilopita - a cake with a hidden coin symbolizing luck for the year ahead. Cities host fireworks and church bells ring to welcome the new year.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/greece/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Epiphany-2026-01-06@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T075150Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260107
SUMMARY:Θεοφάνεια
DESCRIPTION:Epiphany (Θεοφάνεια\, 6 January) celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ. The highlight of the day is the Blessing of the Waters\, where priests throw a cross into the sea\, rivers\, or lakes\, and swimmers dive in to retrieve it for good fortune. It’s a deeply spiritual day celebrated across Greece\, especially in coastal towns.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/greece/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Clean Monday-2026-02-23@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T075150Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260224
SUMMARY:Καθαρά Δευτέρα
DESCRIPTION:Clean Monday (Καθαρά Δευτέρα) marks the beginning of Lent\, forty days before Easter. Families enjoy picnics outdoors\, eating fasting foods like lagana bread\, olives\, and taramosalata\, while children fly kites. It’s a day of renewal\, cleansing\, and the joy of spring’s arrival.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/greece/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Annunciation-2026-03-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T075150Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326
SUMMARY:Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
DESCRIPTION:Annunciation (Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου\, 25 March) celebrates the Archangel Gabriel’s message to the Virgin Mary. In Greece it often coincides with Independence Day\, so churches hold festal liturgies while the country celebrates its national rebirth. Many people enjoy fish on this day even during Lent\, making it a joyful break in the fasting period.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/greece/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Good Friday-2026-04-10@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T075150Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
SUMMARY:Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday (Μεγάλη Παρασκευή) is one of the most solemn days of the Orthodox calendar. Churches are filled with hymns of mourning as the Epitaphios\, a symbolic bier of Christ\, is carried through the streets in candlelit processions.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/greece/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Easter Sunday-2026-04-12@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T075150Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
SUMMARY:Κυριακή του Πάσχα
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday (Κυριακή του Πάσχα) is the most celebrated day in Greece. Families roast lamb on a spit\, crack red eggs symbolizing Christ’s resurrection\, and gather for joyous feasts filled with music\, wine\, and laughter. At midnight the previous night\, churches proclaim 'Christos Anesti' - 'Christ is Risen' - with fireworks lighting the sky.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/greece/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Easter Monday-2026-04-13@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T075150Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414
SUMMARY:Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
DESCRIPTION:Easter Monday continues the joyful celebrations of the Resurrection. Many Greeks visit relatives or enjoy countryside feasts\, still savoring the festive atmosphere of the season.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/greece/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Labour Day-2026-05-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T075150Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
SUMMARY:Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
DESCRIPTION:Labour Day (Πρωτομαγιά\, 1 May) is celebrated with flowers\, picnics\, and demonstrations. Wreaths of wildflowers are hung on doors\, and cities host parades honoring workers’ rights. It’s also seen as a welcoming of spring’s beauty.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/greece/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Pentecost-2026-05-31@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T075150Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
SUMMARY:Πεντηκοστή
DESCRIPTION:Pentecost (Πεντηκοστή) is the feast of the Holy Spirit in the Orthodox Church\, celebrated fifty days after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and is marked with green decorations\, prayers for renewal\, and large liturgies. In Greece it is followed by Holy Spirit Monday\, giving people a two-day festive period.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/greece/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Whit Monday-2026-06-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T075150Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
SUMMARY:Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
DESCRIPTION:Holy Spirit Monday (Δευτέρα του Αγίου Πνεύματος) is celebrated fifty days after Easter\, marking Pentecost. It’s both a religious and public holiday when churches honor the Holy Spirit\, and families often spend the day resting or enjoying nature.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/greece/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Assumption Day-2026-08-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T075150Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
SUMMARY:Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
DESCRIPTION:Assumption Day (Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου\, 15 August) is one of Greece’s most important religious holidays\, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Pilgrims flock to Tinos and other islands\, churches hold grand liturgies\, and villages celebrate with feasts\, music\, and dance - often called 'the summer Easter'.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/greece/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Ochi Day-2026-10-28@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T075150Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
SUMMARY:Το Όχι
DESCRIPTION:Ochi Day (Επέτειος του Όχι\, 28 October) commemorates Greece’s defiance of Mussolini’s ultimatum in 1940. The word 'Ochi' means 'No'. Military parades\, flags\, and patriotic songs fill the streets\, celebrating courage and national unity.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/greece/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Christmas Day-2026-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T075150Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226
SUMMARY:Χριστούγεννα
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Day (Χριστούγεννα\, 25 December) is celebrated with family gatherings\, midnight church services\, and festive meals featuring pork\, sweets like melomakarona and kourabiedes\, and decorated boats - a traditional Greek symbol of the holiday season.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/greece/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:St. Stephen's Day-2026-12-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260428T075150Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261227
SUMMARY:Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας
DESCRIPTION:Pentecost (Πεντηκοστή) is the feast of the Holy Spirit in the Orthodox Church\, celebrated fifty days after Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and is marked with green decorations\, prayers for renewal\, and large liturgies. In Greece it is followed by Holy Spirit Monday\, giving people a two-day festive period.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/greece/2026
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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