As Greece swiftly moves toward Easter following Ash Monday and Maundy Thursday, the 2025 celebration is set for Sunday, April 20.
Holy Week will commence on April 14 and culminate in Holy Saturday on April 19, marking a significant period of reflection and tradition.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of Holy Week:
- Palm Sunday: April 13
- Holy Monday: April 14
- Holy Tuesday: April 15
- Holy Wednesday: April 16
- Maundy Thursday: April 17
- Good Friday: April 18
- Holy Saturday: April 19
- Easter Sunday: April 20
- Easter Monday: April 21
Looking ahead, the year 2025 offers additional opportunities for extended breaks, including:
- June 7-9: Holy Spirit
- August 15-17: Assumption of the Virgin Mary
- December 25-28: Christmas and Boxing Day
Other notable holidays through the end of 2025 include:
- Annunciation of the Virgin Mary: Tuesday, March 25
- April: Good Friday (April 18), Easter Sunday (April 20), Easter Monday (April 21)
- May: Labor Day, Thursday, May 1
- June: Holy Spirit, Monday, June 9 (not a universal holiday for all workers)
- August: Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Friday, August 15
- October: Anniversary of “No,” Tuesday, October 28
- December: Christmas (Thursday, December 25), Boxing Day (Friday, December 26)
Greek Presidential Guard Evzones to March in Adelaide for ANZAC Day then to Sydney in 2025