🇬🇷 Next Public Holiday — Greece

New Year's Day

Q: How many public holidays does Greece have in 2027?

Greece has 15 public holidays in 2027.

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.

Πρωτοχρονιά

1 January 2027

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All Public Holidays 2027

15 holidays

Date	Holiday	Type
1 January 2027	NextNew Year's Day Πρωτοχρονιά	National
6 January 2027	Epiphany Θεοφάνεια	National
15 March 2027	Clean Monday Καθαρά Δευτέρα	National
25 March 2027	Annunciation Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου	National
25 March 2027	Independence Day Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου	National
30 April 2027	Good Friday Μεγάλη Παρασκευή	National
1 May 2027	Labour Day Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά	National
2 May 2027	Easter Sunday Κυριακή του Πάσχα	National
3 May 2027	Easter Monday Δευτέρα του Πάσχα	National
20 June 2027	Pentecost Πεντηκοστή	National
21 June 2027	Whit Monday Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής	National
15 August 2027	Assumption Day Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου	National
28 October 2027	Ochi Day Το Όχι	National
25 December 2027	Christmas Day Χριστούγεννα	National
26 December 2027	St. Stephen's Day Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας	National

Bridge Days 2027 — Best time-off deals

Annunciation

1 leave day4 days off

Take 26 Mar 2027 off → 25 Mar 2027 to 28 Mar 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Independence Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 26 Mar 2027 off → 25 Mar 2027 to 28 Mar 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Ochi Day

1 leave day4 days off

Take 29 Oct 2027 off → 28 Oct 2027 to 31 Oct 2027 (4 days off, 1 leave day)

Epiphany

2 leave days5 days off

Take 4 Jan 2027 + 5 Jan 2027 off → 2 Jan 2027 to 6 Jan 2027 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

Epiphany

2 leave days5 days off

Take 7 Jan 2027 + 8 Jan 2027 off → 6 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2027 (5 days off, 2 leave days)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Greece have in 2027?+

Greece has 15 public holidays in 2027, 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 New Year's Day on 1 January 2027, which is in 198 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 2027.

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