Schools: Countdown begins – All holidays for the new year

The 2026-2027 Greek school year is set to commence on September 11 with the traditional blessing ceremony, followed by the start of educational activities on Monday, September 14. For students and parents, the academic calendar is marked not only by lessons and responsibilities but also by numerous holidays and breaks.

The year's significant dates include national anniversaries, Christmas break, Clean Monday, the March 25 national holiday, and Easter. Specifically, the national anniversary on October 28, 2026, falls on a Wednesday. The anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising on November 17, 2026, is on a Tuesday, typically observed with in-class events. The Christmas holidays will see schools closed from Wednesday, December 23, 2026, through January 7, 2027, with classes resuming on Friday, January 8.

Clean Monday, marking the beginning of Great Lent, falls on March 15, 2027, offering the first official three-day weekend. The national holiday on March 25, 2027, is a Thursday. The Easter period in 2027 is on May 2, with Easter holidays running from Holy Monday, April 27, through Good Friday, with students returning on May 10. May Day in 2027 coincides with Holy Saturday, and its observance is expected to be rescheduled. The academic year officially concludes on June 15, 2027.

In addition to these national dates, schools observe local holidays, including the feast day of the local patron saint and regional national holidays. Notably, private schools have the flexibility to grant up to two additional days off per year, provided they notify the relevant education directorate. These extra days can be linked to the school's history and traditions or, for international schools, to official national or religious holidays in their country of origin.