When schools close and students return to classrooms

Students in Greece are counting down to the Christmas holidays, with families preparing for the festive break and looking ahead to the dates when schools will close and reopen.

According to the announced school calendar, Wednesday, December 23, will be the last day of lessons before the Christmas break.

Schools will then close from December 24, allowing students to enjoy the festive season with their families and take a break from their academic responsibilities.

Schools reopen on January 8

The Christmas holidays will continue until Thursday, January 7, with students scheduled to return to classrooms on Friday, January 8.

The return date means pupils will attend lessons for just one day before the weekend, with the normal school routine resuming on Monday, January 11.

The Christmas break will therefore offer students an extended period of rest before the start of the new school term in 2027.