🇬🇷 Bridge Days in Greece 2025
18
Opportunities
12
Public Holidays
10
Max Days Off
4:1
Best Efficiency
40
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2025, Greece has 5 free long weekends and 13 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around Independence Day for 4 consecutive days off (efficiency: 4:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities (18)
Independence Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Good Friday
4 days off — no PTO needed
Labor Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Ochi Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Christmas Day
4 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
New Year's Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 6 days off
Green Monday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Whit Monday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Dormition of the Mother of God
3 days off — no PTO needed
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
Good Friday
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
Green Monday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Independence Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labor Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Whit Monday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Dormition of the Mother of God
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Ochi Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 5 natural long weekends — 17 days off with no PTO needed!
17 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Independence Day (Mar 22–25) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Christmas Day (Dec 20–28) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around New Year's Day (Dec 28–Jan 06) for a 10-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 10 days off
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridge day opportunities are there in Greece in 2025?
There are 18 bridge day opportunities in Greece in 2025, built around 12 public holidays.
What is the best bridge day in Greece in 2025?
The best bridge day opportunity in Greece in 2025 is around Independence Day. By taking 1 day(s) of leave, you get 4 consecutive days off (efficiency score: 4:1).
How many public holidays does Greece have in 2025?
Greece has 12 public holidays in 2025. These create 18 bridge day opportunities when combined with weekends.
What is the best bridge day strategy for Greece in 2025?
In 2025, Greece has 5 free long weekends and 13 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around Independence Day for 4 consecutive days off (efficiency: 4:1).
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day (Brückentag in German, pont in French) is a working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking that single day as annual leave, you effectively double or triple your time off. For example, if a public holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
How is the efficiency score calculated?
The efficiency score is the ratio of total consecutive days off to leave days spent. A score of 4:1 means you get 4 days off for every 1 day of leave used. Higher scores represent better value. A score of ∞:1 means you get days off without using any leave at all (natural long weekends).