Greece Calendar 2025

The major Greek holidays in 2025 include: • New Year's Day (Jan 1) - Public holiday • Epiphany (Jan 6) - Religious celebration • Clean Monday (Mar 3) - Beginning of Lent • Independence Day (Mar 25) - National celebration • Easter Weekend (Apr 18-21) - Most important religious festival • Labour Day (May 1) - Public holiday • Whit Monday (Jun 9) - Religious holiday • Assumption of Mary (Aug 15) - Major religious celebration • Ohi Day (Oct 28) - National holiday • Christmas (Dec 25-26) - Two-day celebration Easter period is the most significant celebration in the Greek calendar.

Greek Orthodox religious holidays impact business operations in several ways: 1. Business Closures: • Most businesses close on major religious holidays • Banks and public services are not operational • Essential services maintain limited operations 2. Easter Period: • Extended holiday period (Good Friday to Easter Monday) • Many businesses close for several days • Reduced services across most sectors 3. Regional Variations: • Local patron saint days may affect specific areas • Island and mainland celebrations may differ • Tourist areas often maintain modified schedules

Greek holidays in 2025 have several distinctive features: 1. Religious-Civil Balance: • Combination of Orthodox Christian and national celebrations • Major public holidays often align with religious events • Cultural traditions remain strongly observed 2. Extended Celebrations: • Easter period spans multiple days • Christmas is celebrated over two days • Many holidays include eve celebrations 3. Cultural Significance: • Strong emphasis on family gatherings • Traditional customs still widely practiced • Community celebrations are common

Important planning considerations for visitors: 1. Transportation: • Limited public transport on major holidays • Increased traffic before and after holidays • Advanced booking recommended for holiday periods 2. Business Hours: • Most shops close on public holidays • Restaurants may have special holiday schedules • Tourist attractions often operate with modified hours 3. Accommodation: • Higher rates during holiday periods • Early booking essential for Easter and summer holidays • Some services may be limited during major celebrations