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Public Holiday
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Dormition of the Mother of God
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly closed
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
📣 Traveler notes
Greece offers a rich cultural experience with deep historical roots, where hospitality and family values are central to daily life.
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Epiphany (January 6)
- Clean Monday (First day of Lent)
- Dormition of the Mother of God (August 15)
- Respectful dress code for churches
- Strict fire bans in forested areas during summer
- Be polite and proactive; Greeks value warmth over formal speech. Respect elders and avoid sensitive topics like the Macedonian issue, the military junta, or the debt crisis. Avoid the 'Mountza' gesture (palm facing forward). Note that smoking is banned in public indoor spaces and there is a strict fire ban from May 1 to October 31.
About this holiday
The Dormition of the Mother of God is a major feast for Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches. It commemorates the 'falling asleep' and assumption of Mary into heaven. While observed on August 15 (or August 28 on the Julian calendar), it is known as the Assumption of Mary in Western churches.