Greece


Holidays & Observances in Greece
Greece is a southern European country made up of many different islands as well as a main land. It has a rich cultural history that the modern people are still strongly connected to. Art, architecture, and philosophy all have roots in ancient Greek culture. The ancient polytheistic religion of Greece is no longer practiced there, but it is still an important part of the modern culture. Greek mythology is studied not only in Greece, but all around the world. Today Greece is one of the most religious countries in Europe, with most of the population belonging to the Greek Orthodox Church. Christian holidays are very important across the country. Many of them are given as days of work by most businesses.
Upcoming Popular Holidays
Country Observances
Holiday Date | Country Holiday | Observance Type | Religion/Belief |
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Dormition of the Holy Virgin / Assumption Day | Public, Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Ochi (Ohi) Day in Greece | Public, Popular & Widely Observed | ||
Polytechneio Day | Popular & Widely Observed | ||
Armed Forces Day | Noteworthy & Common | ||
Christmas Eve | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
Christmas | Public, Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
New Year's Eve | Popular & Widely Observed | ||
New Year's Day | Public, Popular & Widely Observed | ||
Epiphany | Public, Religious/Beliefs | Christianity, Orthodox | |
Mardi Gras - Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Ash Wednesday/Carnival | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Kathari Deftera | Public, Religious/Beliefs | ||
International Women's Day | Popular & Widely Observed | ||
Greek Independence Day | Public | ||
Annunciation Day | Public, Religious/Beliefs | ||
Good Friday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Easter | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity | |
Easter Monday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Maundy Thursday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity, Orthodox | |
Orthodox Good Friday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity, Orthodox | |
Holy Saturday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity, Orthodox | |
Orthodox Easter | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity, Orthodox | |
Orthodox Easter Monday | Public, Religious/Beliefs | Christianity, Orthodox | |
May Day / Labor Day | Popular & Widely Observed | ||
Pentecost / Whit Sunday | Religious/Beliefs | Christianity | |
Holy Spirit Monday | Religious/Beliefs, Popular & Widely Observed | Christianity |