Public holidays 2026: Long weekends and the only four-day break
The 2026 calendar offers several opportunities for short getaways, with three long weekends and one standout four-day break throughout the year.
Long Weekends in 2026
The first long weekend comes in February, as Clean Monday falls on 23 February, creating a three-day break from Saturday 21 to Monday 23 February.
Next is May Day, which in 2026 falls on a Friday, offering a long weekend from 1 to 3 May.
The third long weekend arrives with Whit Monday (Holy Spirit Monday), from 30 May to 1 June, an ideal period for early summer trips.
The Only Four-Day Break of the Year
The prime opportunity for a longer getaway in 2026 is Easter. From Good Friday, 10 April, through Easter Monday, 13 April, a full four-day break is formed, with favorable dates for travel both within Greece and abroad.
Full List of Public Holidays in 2026
The year begins with New Year’s Day on Thursday, 1 January, followed by Epiphany on Tuesday, 6 January.
In February, Clean Monday falls on the 23rd.
In March, Annunciation of the Virgin Mary and Greek Independence Day are observed on Wednesday, 25 March.
April is dominated by Easter, with Good Friday on 10 April, Easter Sunday on 12 April, and Easter Monday on 13 April.
In May, Labour Day is celebrated on Friday, 1 May, while Holy Spirit Monday follows on 1 June.
During the summer, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary falls on Saturday, 15 August.
In October, Ohi Day is marked on Wednesday, 28 October.
The year concludes in December with Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December, followed by the second day of Christmas on Saturday, 26 December.
