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Greece has a huge selection of festivals, the vast majority of which are religiously orientated. Every month has days dedicated to Greek saints and even when there aren’t festivals being celebrated nationally, you can be sure there’s not a week go;es by when a smaller town or village is not enjoying a festival of some description. Below are the country’s major festivals including some of the bigger regional events.

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February Festivals

Apokrias: another nationwide celebration, this popular festival is akin to Mardi Gras in other countries and lasts for two weeks from the middle of the month. Activities are many and varied and differ from city to city, with Patra and Athens perhaps enjoying the liveliest celebrations.

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March/April Festivals

Good Friday/Easter Saturday: the two most significant days in the lead up to Easter Sunday are celebrated with traditional religious rites. The Friday sees the Procession of the Epitaph while on the Saturday, the ceremony of the resurrection is held at churches before locals head home to enjoy the traditional meal of dyed red Easter eggs and Magaritsa soup.

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May Festivals

Labour Day and the Feast of the Flowers: on this national public holiday, Greek citizens head for the countryside to relax and enjoy picnics. Kite flying is another popular activity to pursue.

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July Festivals

The Heraklion Festival: held from July through September, this popular festival sees the city’s performance art venues graced with a variety of theatrical performances and live music played by some of the country’s most popular musicians.

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October Festivals

Ochi Day: held at the end of the month, this national holiday sees Greek citizens take to the streets for parades and dancing. The holiday is to celebrate the country’s refusal to surrender itself to the control of Mussolini in 1940.

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