Public holidays in Greece 2027

Orthodox Easter 2027 falls on Sun 2 May 2027.

DateHolidayType
Fri 1 JanNew Year's DayOfficial
Wed 6 JanEpiphanyOfficial
Sat 30 JanThree Holy Hierarchs Schools onlyOptional
Mon 15 MarClean MondayOfficial
Thu 25 MarIndependence DayOfficial
Fri 30 AprGood FridayOfficial
Sat 1 MayHoly SaturdayOfficial
Sat 1 MayLabour Day Falls during Easter this year and is usually moved by ministerial decision.Official
Sun 2 MayEaster SundayOfficial
Mon 3 MayEaster MondayOfficial
Mon 21 JunWhit Monday Not every private employer observes itOfficial
Sun 15 AugAssumption of MaryOfficial
Thu 28 OctOhi DayOfficial
Wed 17 NovPolytechnic Uprising Schools and universities onlyOptional
Sat 25 DecChristmas DayOfficial
Sun 26 DecSynaxis of the TheotokosOfficial

Holidays per article 60 of Law 4808/2021. Moveable feasts are calculated from Orthodox Easter. Some are customary rather than mandatory for private employers, so switch off any that don’t apply to you. Your plan stays on this device only.

Greek holidays 2027: FAQ

When is Orthodox Easter 2027 in Greece?

Orthodox Easter 2027 is on Sunday 2 May 2027. Good Friday is Friday 30 April 2027 and Easter Monday is Monday 3 May 2027.

When is Clean Monday 2027?

Clean Monday 2027 is on Monday 15 March 2027, 48 days before Orthodox Easter.

When is Whit Monday (Agiou Pnevmatos) 2027?

Whit Monday 2027 is on Monday 21 June 2027, 50 days after Orthodox Easter. It is a holiday in the public sector, but not every private employer observes it.

How many public holidays does Greece have in 2027?

Greece has 14 public holidays in 2027 that apply to most employees, 8 of them on a weekday. Schools also close on the Three Holy Hierarchs day and the Polytechnic Uprising anniversary.

What are the long weekends in Greece in 2027?

Without taking leave, on a Monday–Friday week, 2027 has 4 runs of 3+ days off:

  • Friday 1 January – Sunday 3 January (3 days, New Year's Day)
  • Saturday 13 March – Monday 15 March (3 days, Clean Monday)
  • Friday 30 April – Monday 3 May (4 days, Easter, Labour Day)
  • Saturday 19 June – Monday 21 June (3 days, Whit Monday)

What are the best bridge holidays in Greece in 2027?

The bridges with the most days off per leave day in 2027:

  • New Year's Day, Epiphany: 2 leave days (Monday 4 January, Tuesday 5 January) for 6 days off, Friday 1 January – Wednesday 6 January
  • Independence Day: 1 leave day (Friday 26 March) for 4 days off, Thursday 25 March – Sunday 28 March
  • Easter, Labour Day: 4 leave days (Monday 26 April, Tuesday 27 April, Wednesday 28 April, Thursday 29 April) for 10 days off, Saturday 24 April – Monday 3 May
  • Easter, Labour Day: 4 leave days (Tuesday 4 May, Wednesday 5 May, Thursday 6 May, Friday 7 May) for 10 days off, Friday 30 April – Sunday 9 May
  • Ohi Day: 1 leave day (Friday 29 October) for 4 days off, Thursday 28 October – Sunday 31 October