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

FEBRUARY 15TH.2010

EASTER MONDAY

APRIL 4TH.2010

WHIT MONDAY

MAY 24TH.2010