2026 Public Holidays & Working Days in Greece
Complete 2026 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Greece.
Greece has 251 working days and 14 public holidays in 2026, with a Saturday – Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
⚠️ Cross-Border Logistics & Meetings Note
Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays; arrange cross-border business 1–2 weeks in advance. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official government announcements.
2026 Monthly Calendar
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Greece Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2026-01-01 | Thu | Πρωτοχρονιά New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-01-06 | Tue | Θεοφάνεια Epiphany | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-02-23 | Mon | Καθαρά Δευτέρα Clean Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-03-25 | Wed | Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου Annunciation | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-04-10 | Fri | Μεγάλη Παρασκευή Good Friday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-04-12 | Sun | Κυριακή του Πάσχα Easter Sunday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-04-13 | Mon | Δευτέρα του Πάσχα Easter Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-01 | Fri | Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά Labour Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-31 | Sun | Πεντηκοστή Pentecost | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-06-01 | Mon | Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής Whit Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-08-15 | Sat | Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου Assumption Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-10-28 | Wed | Το Όχι Ochi Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-12-25 | Fri | Χριστούγεννα Christmas Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-12-26 | Sat | Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας St. Stephen's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Greece in 2026?
In 2026, Greece has 251 working days, 100 weekend days, and 14 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in Greece?
The official weekend in Greece is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Greece have in 2026?
Greece has 14 public holidays in 2026. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Greece?
Banks in Greece are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2025. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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