After the Holy Spirit three-day holiday, many are already starting to look at the calendar for the next holidays of 2026 and the available three-day holidays until the end of the year.
This year's calendar offers some good opportunities for short getaways and vacation planning, although some major holidays fall close to a weekend. Of course, August 15th stands out, which this year is one of the most important summer outings for Greeks.
What day does August 15th fall in 2026?
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary, on August 15, 2026, falls on a Saturday.
This means that there is no three-day holiday for most workers, however, the period around August 15th traditionally remains one of the top outings of the summer, with increased traffic on islands, the countryside and tourist destinations.
The next three days of 2026
Until the end of the year, the main three days remaining are as follows:
October 28th: The October 28th national holiday falls on a Wednesday, so it doesn't automatically create a three-day weekend. However, many may take advantage of the two-day holiday for a longer fall getaway.
Christmas 2026: Christmas falls on a Friday, creating a regular three-day weekend:
Friday, December 25 — Christmas
Saturday, December 26 — Synaxis of the Theotokos
Sunday 27 December
This is the main winter weekend of the second half of the year.
All major holidays remaining in 2026
August 15, 2026 — Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Saturday)
October 28, 2026 — Anniversary of "No" (Wednesday)
December 25, 2026 — Christmas (Friday)
December 26, 2026 — Synaxis of the Theotokos (Saturday)
How the calendar is structured overall
2026 is considered a relatively "average" year in terms of favorable three-day holidays, as several holidays fall during the week or close to a weekend without offering additional days of rest.
Nevertheless, the summer season and Christmas are still the main opportunities for travel, vacations and short getaways.
For many workers, interest is now turning to planning their summer vacation, with August 15th remaining, regardless of the day, the most characteristic peak of summer vacations in Greece.
Source: newsit
