Greece unveils 2026‑2027 school calendar and summer tutoring options

The Greek school year 2026‑2027 will begin with the opening ceremony on Friday 11 September 2026, and regular classes will start on Monday 14 September 2026. The calendar lists the usual holidays, including the October 28 national holiday (schools will close on Tuesday 27 October), the Polytechnics anniversary on Tuesday 17 November, the Christmas break after the last lessons on 23 December 2026 with a return on Friday 8 January 2027, Clean Monday on 15 March 2027, and the Easter break from Monday 26 April to Monday 10 May 2027. Spring 2027 may see additional closures as schools serve as polling stations; they are expected to be shut the Friday before and the Monday after the national elections, with possible further adjustments if a second round or early elections occur.

Separately, research highlighted the risk of summer learning loss and the role of tutoring platforms in mitigating it. Studies cited by the Brookings Institution estimate a loss equivalent to about one month of schooling, while the Education Endowment Foundation reports that well‑structured summer programs can deliver gains of roughly three months, and intensive one‑to‑one tutoring can add up to five months of learning progress. Online and in‑person platforms now offer flexible options for schoolchildren, university students, and adults seeking to maintain or improve skills over the vacation period.