Public holiday in Greece
Orthodox Easter Monday in Greece
Monday, April 13, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Orthodox Easter Monday is a nationwide public holiday in Greece, observed the day after Orthodox Easter Sunday. It extends the Easter period and is part of one of the most important holiday weekends of the Greek calendar.
About Orthodox Easter Monday in Greece
In Greece, Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after Orthodox Easter Sunday and forms part of the broader Easter observance. Because Easter is celebrated according to the Orthodox calendar, the date changes from year to year. The day is observed nationwide and gives many people a second day within the Easter break after the main religious and family gatherings of Easter Sunday. For residents, it is mainly relevant as a continuation of the Easter period rather than as a separate major festival. It is one of the public holidays that help define the spring holiday season in Greece, alongside the Easter weekend and the days immediately surrounding it.
History
Orthodox Easter Monday follows the Orthodox Christian celebration of Easter, which is the central feast of the Greek Orthodox calendar. Its place in the modern holiday calendar reflects the long-standing importance of Orthodox Christianity in Greek public life.
Traditions
In Greece, the day is commonly associated with continuing Easter visits, shared meals and time with family and friends after the main Sunday celebration. Many people still gather around food prepared for Easter, and it is a natural day for relaxed socializing rather than formal ceremony.
How Orthodox Easter Monday is celebrated in Greece
The day is usually quieter than Easter Sunday itself, but it remains part of the Easter holiday period. People often use it for visiting relatives, finishing leftover holiday meals and resting after the main festivities. In some places, outings and informal family gatherings continue, especially where people have travelled back to their home towns for Easter.
Interesting facts
Greek Orthodox Easter does not always fall on the same date as Easter in Western Christian churches, so Easter Monday in Greece often differs from Easter Monday observed elsewhere in Europe. The holiday is listed as a nationwide public holiday in the supplied calendar data for Greece.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 Apr 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.