GreecevsNorth Macedonia
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
10
Only Greece
7
Only North Macedonia
What the numbers say
In 2026, Greece has 15 nationwide public holidays and North Macedonia has 12, so Greece gets 3 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including Πρωτοχρονιά, Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, Κυριακή του Πάσχα and Δευτέρα του Πάσχα.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Greece has 11 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 8 for North Macedonia (4 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); North Macedonia offers 4 and 3. North Macedonia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Greece and April in North Macedonia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Greece
North Macedonia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only North Macedonia
Greece is working these days.
Full calendars: Greece · North Macedonia