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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
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Historic festival · Chania · Crete
Battle of Crete commemorations
20–27 May 2026
2026
20–27 May 2026
2027
20–27 May 2027
Where
Chania · Crete
What it is
Battle of Crete commemorations explained
A week of wreath-layings, veterans' visits and concerts marking the 1941 airborne invasion and the Cretan resistance, centred on Chania, Maleme and the Souda war cemetery.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Chania · Crete tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Battle of Crete commemorations, explained
What is Battle of Crete commemorations?
A week of wreath-layings, veterans' visits and concerts marking the 1941 airborne invasion and the Cretan resistance, centred on Chania, Maleme and the Souda war cemetery. It's a historic event held in Chania · Crete.
When is Battle of Crete commemorations in 2026?
Battle of Crete commemorations runs 20–27 May 2026 in Chania · Crete. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
When is Battle of Crete commemorations in 2027?
The provisional 2027 dates are 20–27 May 2027, in Chania · Crete.
Is Battle of Crete commemorations free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Battle of Crete commemorations is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Battle of Crete commemorations?
Book a room in Chania · Crete itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Chania · Crete also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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