Major holidays celebrated in Greece include New Year's Day, Independence Day, the Festival of the Flowers (Protomayia / Πρωτομαγιά) and Labor Day together, Oxi (Όχι) Day, and Christmas.
Official Holidays in Greece
- New Year's Day and St. Vasileios Day
- Greek Independence Day (Ottoman Empire 1820's)
- Festival of Flowers Protomayia and Labor Day
- Greek Oxi (Όχι) Day
- Christmas
Greek Orthodox Holy Feast Days
The Greek Orthodox holy feast days include the Twelve Great Feasts, Clean Monday, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Greek Orthodox Easter (Pascha / Πάσχα).