Public holidays in Greece (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Greece has 9 compulsory public holidays set by law, and the Labour Minister can add up to 5 a year. Commercial activity is generally banned on them, with exceptions. Employees who work get an extra 75% of 1/25 of their monthly pay.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National public holidaysPublic holidays | Compulsory holidays: 1 January, 6 January, 25 March, Easter Monday, 1 May, 15 August, 28 October, 25 December and 26 December. The page does not give the 2026 date of Easter Monday. [1] |
| Number of national public holidaysPublic holidays | The law sets 9 compulsory public holidays. The Labour Minister may designate up to 5 more a year, and regional heads may set local holidays. [1] |
| Working on a public holidayPublic holidays | Work on public holidays is generally prohibited, except for certain categories of businesses or employees. Employees who do work get an extra 75% of 1/25 of the monthly salary, or of the daily wage. [1] |
| Shop opening on public holidaysPublic holidays | Royal Decree 748/1966 prohibits industrial, craft, commercial and professional activity on official public holidays, with exceptions for certain categories of undertakings. [1] |
| Holiday falling on a weekendPublic holidays | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- The Ministry of Labour page does not say what happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend.
Sources
- Ministry of Labour and Social Security (ypergasias.gov.gr): Working time limits (Χρονικά Όρια Εργασίας), section 'Official public holidays' and 'Work done on Sundays and public holidays' (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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