Greek schools schedule September 11 start for 2026‑27 academic year

The Greek Ministry of Education has fixed Friday 11 September 2026 as the official inauguration ceremony for the 2026‑27 school year. Pupils from kindergarten to secondary schools will attend the ceremony, receive information about school operations, and collect textbooks. Exact ceremony times will be announced by individual schools, typically by 9:15 a.m. for primary levels and slightly later for secondary levels.

The ministry also released a detailed recruitment timetable for substitute teachers for the same academic year. Applications are accepted from 14‑31 July, with an invitation to express interest running 21 July‑11 August. Vacancies are posted on 31 August, hiring decisions are announced on 1 September, teachers choose placements on 2‑3 September, and official service begins between 4‑7 September. The process affects thousands of substitute educators who must quickly arrange housing and relocation, often to remote or island schools.