Working days 2026
In 2026 Greece has a total of 251 working days.
Greece has 251 working days in 2026 — 2 more than in 2025 (249).
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
251
Public holidays
14
10 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Quarterly breakdown
Q1
January–March
60
4 holidays
Q2
April–June
61
4 holidays
Q3
July–September
66
0 holidays
Q4
October–December
64
2 holidays
Most: July (23 days) – Least: February (19 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Πρωτοχρονιά (THU)
- 06. Θεοφάνεια (TUE)
February
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 23. Καθαρά Δευτέρα (MON)
March
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. Ευαγγελισμός, Εθνική Εορτή (WED)
April
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 10. Μεγάλη Παρασκευή (FRI)
- 12. Πάσχα (SUN)
- 13. Δευτέρα του Πάσχα (MON)
May
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά (FRI)
- 31. Πεντηκοστή (SUN)
June
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Αγίου Πνεύματος (MON)
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 15. Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου (SAT)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 28. Επέτειος του Όχι (WED)
November
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
December
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. Χριστούγεννα (FRI)
- 26. Δεύτερη μέρα των Χριστουγέννων (SAT)
Public holidays in Greece 2026
All public holidays in Greece in 2026 and the weekday each falls on. 10 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 4 fall on a weekend.
| Date | Holiday | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Πρωτοχρονιά | Day off |
| Jan 6 | Θεοφάνεια | Day off |
| Feb 23 | Καθαρά Δευτέρα | Day off |
| Mar 25 | Ευαγγελισμός, Εθνική Εορτή | Day off |
| Apr 10 | Μεγάλη Παρασκευή | Day off |
| Apr 12 | Πάσχα | On weekend |
| Apr 13 | Δευτέρα του Πάσχα | Day off |
| May 1 | Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά | Day off |
| May 31 | Πεντηκοστή | On weekend |
| Jun 1 | Αγίου Πνεύματος | Day off |
| Aug 15 | Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου | On weekend |
| Oct 28 | Επέτειος του Όχι | Day off |
| Dec 25 | Χριστούγεννα | Day off |
| Dec 26 | Δεύτερη μέρα των Χριστουγέννων | On weekend |
Long weekends in Greece 2026
How the 2026 public holidays line up for extended time off.
- Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, Δευτέρα του Πάσχα: 4 days off in a row (Apr 10 – Apr 13) without taking any leave.
- Καθαρά Δευτέρα: 3 days off in a row (Feb 21 – Feb 23) without taking any leave.
- Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave.
- Αγίου Πνεύματος: 3 days off in a row (May 30 – Jun 1) without taking any leave.
- Χριστούγεννα: 3 days off in a row (Dec 25 – Dec 27) without taking any leave.
- Take Thursday Apr 9 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, Δευτέρα του Πάσχα.
- Take Tuesday Apr 14 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Δευτέρα του Πάσχα, Μεγάλη Παρασκευή.
- Take Friday Jan 2 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Πρωτοχρονιά.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Greece in 2026?
Greece has 251 working days in 2026: 365 calendar days minus 104 weekend days and 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
Yes — in 2026, 4 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.
Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2026?
Most working days: July (23). Fewest: February (19).
When are the long weekends in Greece in 2026?
Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, Δευτέρα του Πάσχα: 4 days off in a row (Apr 10 – Apr 13) without taking any leave. Καθαρά Δευτέρα: 3 days off in a row (Feb 21 – Feb 23) without taking any leave. Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave. Αγίου Πνεύματος: 3 days off in a row (May 30 – Jun 1) without taking any leave. Χριστούγεννα: 3 days off in a row (Dec 25 – Dec 27) without taking any leave. Take Thursday Apr 9 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, Δευτέρα του Πάσχα. Take Tuesday Apr 14 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Δευτέρα του Πάσχα, Μεγάλη Παρασκευή. Take Friday Jan 2 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Πρωτοχρονιά.