GreecevsItaly
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
9
Only Greece
7
Only Italy
What the numbers say
In 2026, Greece has 15 nationwide public holidays and Italy has 13, so Greece gets 2 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including Πρωτοχρονιά, Θεοφάνεια, Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά and Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Greece has 11 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Italy (6 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Greece offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Italy offers 3 and 4. Italy has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Greece and April in Italy.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Greece
Italy is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Italy
Greece is working these days.