Greece school holiday calendar for 2026-2027 academic year

The academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year in Greece includes several national holidays, commemorative events, and seasonal breaks.

Key dates include the October 28 national holiday, with commemorative events held on October 27 and schools closed on October 28. The Polytechnic uprising will be commemorated on November 17, 2026, with special school programs replacing regular lessons.

The winter break is scheduled from December 23, 2026, through January 7, with students returning on January 8, 2027. In March, Clean Monday falls on March 15, 2027, providing a three-day break. This is followed by the March 25 national holiday, which falls on a Thursday, with celebrations held on Wednesday, March 24.

For the spring period, Easter lessons will conclude on April 26, 2027, with students returning on May 10. While May 1 is a holiday, it coincides with Holy Saturday, meaning it falls during the existing Easter break.