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Flag decorations for 25 March in Santorini. The celebration of the Greek Revolution of 1821 (Greek: Εορτασμός της Ελληνικής Επανάστασης του 1821, Eortasmós tis Ellinikís Epanástasis tou 1821), less commonly known as Independence Day, takes place in Greece, Cyprus and Greek diaspora centers on 25 March every year, coinciding with the Feast of the Annunciation.
Source: [3]. 1 January - New Year's Day; 6 January - Epiphany 3 March - Clean Monday 25 March - Greek Independence Day 18 April - Labour Day 19 April - Orthodox Good Friday 20 April - Orthodox Easter Sunday
Source: [4]. 1 January - New Year's Day; 6 January - Epiphany 18 March - Clean Monday 25 March - Greek Independence Day 1 April - Cyprus National Day 18 April - Orthodox Good Friday
The revolution is celebrated by Greeks around the world as independence day on 25 March. All Greek territory, except the Ionian Islands, the Mani Peninsula, and mountainous regions in Epirus, came under Ottoman rule in the 15th century. [4] During the following centuries, there were Greek uprisings against Ottoman rule.
The following table is a list of countries by number of public holidays excluding non-regular special holidays. Nepal and India have the highest number of public holidays in the world with 35 annually. Also, Nepal has 6 day working schedule in a week.
According to Greek law every Sunday of the year is a public holiday. In addition, there are nine mandatory, official public holidays: New Year's Day, 6 January, Clean Monday, 25 March,Orthodox Good Friday, Orthodox Easter Monday, 1 May, Orthodox Whit Monday, 15 August, 28 October, 25 December and 26 December. [1]
Public holidays in Antigua and Barbuda; Public holidays in Argentina; Public holidays in Armenia; Public holidays in Australia. Public holidays in Christmas Island; Public holidays in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands; Public holidays in Norfolk Island; Public holidays in Austria; Public holidays in Azerbaijan; Public holidays in the Bahamas; Public ...
1 Public transport. 2 References. ... Greek Independence Day – 25 March; ... Christmas Day – 25 December; Boxing Day – 26 December; Public transport