Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Greece
Greece has 9 long weekends in 2026 and 7 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Independence Day for a 5-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 5d
Independence Day
Sat 21 Mar – Wed 25 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Good Friday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Thu 9 Apr – Mon 13 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Ochi Day
Sat 24 Oct – Wed 28 Oct
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all7
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 5d
New Year's Day
Fri 1 Jan – Tue 5 Jan
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Epiphany
Sat 2 Jan – Wed 6 Jan
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Good Friday & Labour Day & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Thu 29 Apr – Mon 3 May
Take Thursday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Greece 2026
All 17 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Greece 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Greece 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Greece 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Greece have in 2026?
Greece has 9 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Greece have in 2027?
Greece has 7 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Greece?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Independence Day (Wed 25 Mar). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break with only 2 days of leave.