School holidays
Greece · 2026
4 school breaks in Greece during 2026. Longest is 88 days (Summer Break).
Next school break
Summer Break
Jun 15 – Sep 10 · 88 days
10
days away
All 2026 school breaks
4 totalListCalendar
Dec24
Christmas Break
Dec 24 – Jan 7 · 15 days
15d
Mar24
School celebration for March 25th
Mar 24 – 24 · 1 day
1d
Apr5
Easter Break
Apr 5 – 19 · 15 days
15d
Jun15
Summer Break
Jun 15 – Sep 10 · 88 days
88d
LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
6Epiphany🌉 4d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
5Bridge day → Epiphany
24–Jan 7Christmas Break
February 2026
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16Orthodox Ash Monday📅 3d
23Orthodox Ash Monday📅 3d
March 2026
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25Independence Day
24–24School celebration for March 25th
April 2026
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3Orthodox Good Friday📅 3d
5Orthodox Easter Sunday
6Orthodox Easter Monday📅 3d
10Orthodox Good Friday📅 3d
12Orthodox Easter Sunday
13Orthodox Easter Monday📅 3d
5–19Easter Break
May 2026
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1Labour Day📅 3d
24Orthodox Whit Sunday
25Orthodox Whit Monday📅 3d
31Orthodox Whit Sunday
June 2026
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1Orthodox Whit Monday📅 3d
15–Sep 10Summer Break
July 2026
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15Assumption Day
September 2026
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28Ochi Day
November 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
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Jan1
New Year's Day
Jan6
Epiphany
Feb16
Orthodox Ash Monday
Feb23
Orthodox Ash Monday
Mar25
Independence Day
Apr3
Orthodox Good Friday
Apr5
Orthodox Easter Sunday
Apr6
Orthodox Easter Monday
Apr10
Orthodox Good Friday
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Important school holiday information · Greece
General information
- •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Greece 2026?
Greece schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Greece have in 2026?
Greece schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Greece 2026?
The Christmas school break in Greece runs December 24, 2025 – January 7, 2026.
When is the Easter school break in Greece 2026?
The Easter school break in Greece runs April 5, 2026 – April 19, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Greece 2026?
The summer school break in Greece runs June 15, 2026 – September 10, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Greece. See the source link below for the official publication.