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Holidays & Festivals

Greek Easter, summer festivals, name days and when to plan your holiday.

Holidays & Festivals 📍 Athens

Greek Independence Day on 25 March

Greek Independence Day on 25 March is a significant national holiday marked by vibrant parades, religious observances, and traditional culinary customs across the country.

14 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Holidays & Festivals 📍 Athens

Clean Monday in Greece

Clean Monday marks the beginning of Great Lent in Greece, celebrated with outdoor festivities, kite flying, and a traditional meat-free feast.

13 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Holidays & Festivals 📍 Naxos

Greek Carnival (Apokries): Where to Celebrate

Apokries is the spirited three-week carnival season preceding Lent in Greece, marked by elaborate parades, ancient rituals, and traditional festivities across the country.

11 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Holidays & Festivals 📍 Paros

August 15 in Greece: The Feast of the Assumption

August 15 marks the Feast of the Assumption, a nationwide celebration that is deeply woven into the fabric of Greek life and culture.

10 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Holidays & Festivals 📍 Athens

Christmas Markets and Festive Villages in Greece

Experience the festive spirit of Greece as towns transform into winter wonderlands. Explore iconic Christmas villages and local markets brimming with seasonal cheer and traditional treats.

10 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Holidays & Festivals 📍 Crete

Christmas on a Greek Island: What to Expect in Winter

Winter in Greece offers a quiet, authentic perspective of island life. Discover which destinations remain vibrant during the festive season and what to expect.

10 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Holidays & Festivals 📍 Ioannina

Christmas in Ioannina: Lakeside Lights, Castle Walks and Zagori

Ioannina transforms into a winter wonderland during the festive season, blending Ottoman history with the crisp mountain air of Epirus. It is the perfect base for exploring the lake and the nearby Zagori villages.

9 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Holidays & Festivals 📍 Metsovo

Snowy Mountain Villages in Greece for a Christmas Break

Escape the coastal crowds and discover the atmospheric, snow-dusted mountain villages of mainland Greece, where traditional hospitality meets festive winter charm.

1 Oct 2026 · 3 min read