GreecevsTürkiye
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
13
Only Greece
12
Only Türkiye
What the numbers say
In 2026, Greece has 15 nationwide public holidays and Türkiye has 14, so Greece gets 1 more day off. They line up on 2 dates, including Πρωτοχρονιά and Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Greece has 11 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Türkiye (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); Türkiye offers 3 and 5. Türkiye has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Greece and May in Türkiye.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Greece
Türkiye is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Türkiye
Greece is working these days.