National holidays of Greece in 2018

This page contains a calendar of all 2018 public holidays for Greece. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.

Day Date Holiday Notes
Monday Jan. 1, 2018 New Year's Day
Monday Jan. 1, 2018 New Year's Day
Saturday Jan. 6, 2018 Epiphany
Saturday Jan. 6, 2018 Epiphany
Tuesday Jan. 30, 2018 The Three Holy Hierarchs
Wednesday Feb. 14, 2018 Valentine's Day
Monday Feb. 19, 2018 Clean Monday
Monday Feb. 19, 2018 Clean Monday Orthodox Shrove Monday. Movable
Tuesday March 20, 2018 March Equinox
Sunday March 25, 2018 25th of March (National)
Sunday March 25, 2018 Independence Day 25th March Day
Sunday March 25, 2018 Annunciation of the Lord
Friday April 6, 2018 Orthodox Good Friday Movable
Sunday April 8, 2018 Orthodox Easter Sunday
Monday April 9, 2018 Orthodox Easter Monday Movable
Monday April 9, 2018 Orthodox Easter Monday
Tuesday May 1, 2018 Labour Day
Tuesday May 1, 2018 Labor Day / May Day
Sunday May 27, 2018 Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday
Monday May 28, 2018 Holy Spirit Monday Orthodox Pentecost Monday
Monday May 28, 2018 Orthodox Holy Spirit Monday
Thursday June 21, 2018 June Solstice
Tuesday July 24, 2018 The Restoration of Democracy
Wednesday Aug. 15, 2018 Assumption Day The Falling Asleep of the Virgin
Wednesday Aug. 15, 2018 Dormition of the Holy Virgin
Sunday Sept. 23, 2018 September Equinox
Sunday Oct. 28, 2018 The Ochi day National Anniversary of Greek Independence
Saturday Nov. 17, 2018 Polytechneio
Wednesday Nov. 21, 2018 Armed Forces Day
Saturday Dec. 22, 2018 December Solstice
Tuesday Dec. 25, 2018 Christmas Day
Tuesday Dec. 25, 2018 Christmas Day
Wednesday Dec. 26, 2018 Synaxis of the Mother of God Celebrated on 26th December
Wednesday Dec. 26, 2018 Synaxis of the Mother of God