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Public Holidays and Festivities of Greece & Paros!

Public Holidays 2008

01st January New Year's Day
06th January Epiphany
25th March Greek Independence Day
25th April Good Friday (Orthodox Easter)
27th April Easter (Orthodox Easter)
01st May Labor Day
16th June Day of the Holy Spirit
15th August Assumption
28th October Ochi Day ("No" Day)
25th December Christmas Day
26th December Boxing Day

Beware of shops and public services being closed on these days, especially on Easter Sunday!

Local Festivals:

17th July Feast of Agia Marina Antiparos
27th July Feast of Agios Pandeleimon Antiparos
06th August Feast of Savior's Metamorphosis Marpissa
15th August Feast of Panagia Ekatontapyliani (Assumption Day) Parikia
23rd August Nine Days of Virgin Mary Naoussa
29th August Feast of Agios Ioannis Naoussa & Lefkes
08th September Feast of Panagia Faneromeni Antiparos

All festivals are celebrated the traditional Greek way and are an exceptional experience. They usually include dances, feasting, parades & fireworks etc.!