Ochi Day is a public holiday in Greece and Greek Cyprus that commemorates the resistance to the Axis powers during World War II. Ochi Day falls on every 28 October, the day in 1940 when Greek’s leader ...

The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on 15 August. This is a joyful celebration because it commemorates Mary’s reunion with Jesus in heaven. This public holiday is ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. May 1 is also known as May Day and International Workers’ Day, and there are often workers’ rallies and strikes that take place on this day ...