Greek Holidays 2026–27: Christmas, Carnival, Clean Monday, 25 March and Easter
Greek holidays are the best time to see the country as Greeks live it – carols and fireplaces in the mountains at Christmas, wild carnival parades, kites and flour fights on Clean Monday, parades for Independence Day and candle-lit processions at Easter. Here are the dates for 2026–27 and our ideas for each one. We plan everything for you: partner hotels, private transfers and local experiences.
Key dates 2026–27
| Date | Holiday | Where we suggest |
|---|---|---|
| 24–26 Dec 2026 | Christmas | Arcadian villages, Arachova, Karpenisi, Zagori, Nafplio |
| 31 Dec – 1 Jan | New Year | Mountain villages, Metsovo, Nafplio |
| 6 Jan 2027 | Epiphany | Kastoria and the Ragoutsaria (6–8 Jan) |
| 13–14 Mar 2027 | Carnival parades | Patras |
| 15 Mar 2027 | Clean Monday | Galaxidi flour war |
| 25 Mar 2027 | Independence Day | Nafplio, Arcadia, Mani – the 1821 trail |
| 30 Apr – 3 May 2027 | Orthodox Easter (Sunday 2 May) | Leonidio, Kalamata, Monemvasia, mountain villages |
Our holiday guides and trips
Why plan your holiday trip with us
- We are a licensed local agency in Arcadia (GNTO licence 1246Ε60000008700) and know these places in every season.
- Partner hotels we work with directly – prices on request, personal offers.
- Private transfers door to door, with drivers who know the mountain roads in winter.
- One contact for hotel, transfers and activities.
Plan your Greek holiday with us
Tell us which holiday and how many days – we reply within 24 hours with a personal proposal.
Ask us to plan it