Public holidays in Greece 2029

Orthodox Easter 2029 falls on Sun 8 Apr 2029.

DateHolidayType
Mon 1 JanNew Year's DayOfficial
Sat 6 JanEpiphanyOfficial
Tue 30 JanThree Holy Hierarchs Schools onlyOptional
Mon 19 FebClean MondayOfficial
Sun 25 MarIndependence DayOfficial
Fri 6 AprGood FridayOfficial
Sat 7 AprHoly SaturdayOfficial
Sun 8 AprEaster SundayOfficial
Mon 9 AprEaster MondayOfficial
Tue 1 MayLabour DayOfficial
Mon 28 MayWhit Monday Not every private employer observes itOfficial
Wed 15 AugAssumption of MaryOfficial
Sun 28 OctOhi DayOfficial
Sat 17 NovPolytechnic Uprising Schools and universities onlyOptional
Tue 25 DecChristmas DayOfficial
Wed 26 DecSynaxis of the TheotokosOfficial

Holidays per article 60 of Law 4808/2021. Moveable feasts are calculated from Orthodox Easter. Some are customary rather than mandatory for private employers, so switch off any that don’t apply to you. Your plan stays on this device only.

Greek holidays 2029: FAQ

When is Orthodox Easter 2029 in Greece?

Orthodox Easter 2029 is on Sunday 8 April 2029. Good Friday is Friday 6 April 2029 and Easter Monday is Monday 9 April 2029.

When is Clean Monday 2029?

Clean Monday 2029 is on Monday 19 February 2029, 48 days before Orthodox Easter.

When is Whit Monday (Agiou Pnevmatos) 2029?

Whit Monday 2029 is on Monday 28 May 2029, 50 days after Orthodox Easter. It is a holiday in the public sector, but not every private employer observes it.

How many public holidays does Greece have in 2029?

Greece has 14 public holidays in 2029 that apply to most employees, 9 of them on a weekday. Schools also close on the Three Holy Hierarchs day and the Polytechnic Uprising anniversary.

What are the long weekends in Greece in 2029?

Without taking leave, on a Monday–Friday week, 2029 has 4 runs of 3+ days off:

  • Saturday 30 December – Monday 1 January (3 days, New Year's Day)
  • Saturday 17 February – Monday 19 February (3 days, Clean Monday)
  • Friday 6 April – Monday 9 April (4 days, Easter)
  • Saturday 26 May – Monday 28 May (3 days, Whit Monday)

What are the best bridge holidays in Greece in 2029?

The bridges with the most days off per leave day in 2029:

  • Easter: 4 leave days (Monday 2 April, Tuesday 3 April, Wednesday 4 April, Thursday 5 April) for 10 days off, Saturday 31 March – Monday 9 April
  • Labour Day: 1 leave day (Monday 30 April) for 4 days off, Saturday 28 April – Tuesday 1 May
  • Christmas Day, Synaxis of the Theotokos: 1 leave day (Monday 24 December) for 5 days off, Saturday 22 December – Wednesday 26 December
  • Christmas Day, Synaxis of the Theotokos: 2 leave days (Thursday 27 December, Friday 28 December) for 6 days off, Tuesday 25 December – Sunday 30 December
  • New Year's Day: 1 leave day (Monday 31 December) for 4 days off, Saturday 29 December – Tuesday 1 January