Easter Monday 2025
Date: April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Country: Greece Public Holidays
Description
Easter Monday in Greece is a public holiday that comes right after Orthodox Easter Sunday. It is a day for rest and reflection. People often spend it with family and friends. Schools and many businesses are closed.
The date changes each year because it follows the Orthodox Christian calendar. Orthodox Easter usually falls in spring. Easter Monday is the second day of the main Easter celebration week. Its date depends on the full moon and the timing of Passover in some years.
This day is important because it continues the celebration of Jesus rising from the dead. For many Greeks it is a reminder of hope, renewal, and new life. It is part of a long religious season that is central to Greek identity.
Easter Monday is also a national holiday. That means people observe it across the whole country and it is respected as a time for rest and family.
Traditions
Easter Monday is a relaxed holiday in Greece. Families often leave the city for the countryside or the coast. They meet relatives, spread blankets, and enjoy long picnics with music, laughter, and children playing outside.
Food is central. Roast lamb or grilled meats stay on the table, joined by fresh salads, roasted vegetables, tsoureki sweet bread, and koulourakia cookies. Leftover Easter foods are shared and people keep eating red dyed eggs, often cracking them together for fun.
Local customs include visiting neighbors, singing, and joining village dances. In many places people gather for small fairs or neighborhood parties. The day is about being together, eating, dancing, and enjoying the spring weather.
Travel Tips
Many shops, banks and some museums close or have short hours on Easter Monday. Trains, buses and ferries can be crowded in the morning and evening. Book tickets and restaurants ahead and expect traffic around towns and ports.
Go to public events early to avoid crowds and follow staff directions. Carry ID, water, sun protection and cash for small vendors. Walk quieter neighborhoods or parks to enjoy the day respectfully and support local cafes that stay open.