New Year's Day is a public holiday in Greece, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as Πρωτοχρονιά. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameΠρωτοχρονιά
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryGR flag Greece
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Greece?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Greece.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Greece. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Greece, New Year's Day is known as "Πρωτοχρονιά".

All Public Holidays in Greece GR flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-05-31 Pentecost Public
2026-02-23 Clean Monday Public
2026-03-25 Annunciation Public
2026-03-25 Independence Day Public
2026-04-10 Good Friday Public
2026-04-12 Easter Sunday Public
2026-04-13 Easter Monday Public
2026-05-01 Labour Day Public
2026-05-31 Pentecost Public
2026-08-15 Assumption Day Public
2026-10-28 Ochi Day Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2026-12-26 St. Stephen's Day Public
2026-01-06 Epiphany Public

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