Are you living in Greenland or going on holiday there? Here’s a list of all the public holidays in Greece you need to know in 2024, as well as other important dates to note in your calendar.

Whether you live in Greece or are just visiting, it’s important that you take note of public holidays and other important dates. On some of these days, businesses and offices will be closed or have reduced hours.

To make sure you don’t miss any important event, our guide lists public holidays in Greece and important dates from the Greek calendar.

Public Holidays 2024 in Greece

  • Monday, 1 January 2024 – New Year’s Day (Πρωτοχρονιά)
  • Saturday, 6 January 2024 – Epiphany (Θεοφάνεια)
  • Monday, 18 March 2024 – Clean Monday (Καθαρά Δευτέρα)
  • Monday, 25 March 2024 – Annunciation (Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου)
  • Monday, 25 March 2024 – Independence Day (Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου)
  • Wednesday, 1 May 2024 – Labour Day (Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά)
  • Friday, 3 May 2024 – Good Friday (Μεγάλη Παρασκευή)
  • Sunday, 5 May 2024 – Easter Sunday (Κυριακή του Πάσχα)
  • Monday, 6 May 2024 – Easter Monday (Δευτέρα του Πάσχα)
  • Sunday, 23 June 2024 – Pentecost (Πεντηκοστή’)
  • Monday, 24 June 2024 – Whit Monday (Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής)
  • Thursday, 15 August 2024 – Assumption Day (Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου)
  • Monday, 28 October 2024 – Ochi Day (Το Όχι)
  • Wednesday, 25 December 2024 – Christmas Day (Χριστούγεννα)
  • Thursday, 26 December 2024 – St. Stephen’s Day (Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας)
Public Holidays in Greece 2024