PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Public holidays are taken very seriously in Crete, and a lot of retail outlets and other institutions close. Restaurants and bars largely remain, open as well as some tourist shops, but if you are self catering or are likely to need something during a public holiday you would be well advised to err on the side of caution and buy it the day before

GREEK PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

JANUARY 1ST.

JANUARY 6TH.

MARCH 25TH.

MAY 1ST.

AUGUST 15TH.

OCTOBER 28TH.

DECEMER 25TH & 26TH.

VARIABLE HOLIDAYS

FIRST MONDAY OF LENT

MARCH 10TH 2008

MARCH 2ND. 2009

FEBRUARY 15TH.2010

EASTER MONDAY

APRIL 27TH. 2008

APRIL 18TH. 2009

APRIL 4TH.2010

WHIT MONDAY

JUNE16TH.2008

JUNE 8TH.2009

MAY 24TH.2010