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Greek Independence Day

25 March 2026

2026

25 March 2026

2027

25 March 2027

Where

Athens

What it is

Greek Independence Day explained

The 1821 uprising against Ottoman rule is marked with a military parade past the Parliament on Syntagma, church services for the Annunciation and bakalias platters of fried salt cod with garlic dip at home.

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 Athens tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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The twenty questions people put to an AI assistant before a first visit, answered here in full — logistics, itinerary, food, etiquette and the details guidebooks skip.

Greek Independence Day, explained

What is Greek Independence Day?

When is Greek Independence Day in 2026?

Greek Independence Day runs 25 March 2026 in Athens. 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 Greek Independence Day in 2027?

The provisional 2027 dates are 25 March 2027, in Athens.

Is Greek Independence Day free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Greek Independence Day 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 Greek Independence Day?

Book a room in Athens 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 Athens also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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