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Greece 2026 holiday and tourism planning

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Information regarding the 2026 holiday season in Greece includes details on the public holiday calendar and available tourism support programs. The holiday calendar for 2026 indicates limited opportunities for long weekends, with the Christmas period providing an automatic three-day break. Other holidays, such as the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on August 15 and the national holiday on October 28, offer varying opportunities for extended leave depending on employee use of annual leave. To support travel, several tourism voucher programs have been announced for the 2026-2027 period. These programs, including ‘Tourism for All 2026-2027’ and various social tourism initiatives, provide digital debit cards to citizens. Voucher amounts range from 200 to 600 euros, with additional subsidies available for families with multiple protected children. These funds are restricted to Greek-based accommodations during specific high- or low-demand periods. As of August 2026, the ‘Tourism for All 2026-2027’ program is accepting applications through August 21. To promote off-season visitation and sustainable development, 70% of the budget is allocated to travel occurring between October and April, with higher subsidies available during these months. The program has expanded income criteria to include more middle-class households: for single individuals without children, the limit is 21,000 euros, while for married couples without children, it is 33,000 euros. Families with children see progressive increases up to 58,000 euros. Notably, individuals with a disability of 67% or higher face no income restrictions for participation. Beneficiaries are selected via an electronic lottery. Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on Friday, August 21, 2026, via the vouchers.gov.gr platform or at a Citizen Service Center (KEP). The program will be implemented in two phases: Phase A runs until June 30, 2027, and Phase B runs until December 31, 2027. ~~Beneficiaries for Phase B will be selected from the Phase A lists without a new draw.~~

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