🇬🇷 Bridge Days in Greece 2026
18
Opportunities
12
Public Holidays
11
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
43
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, Greece has 5 free long weekends and 13 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 4 days off around Good Friday — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities (18)
Good Friday
4 days off — no PTO needed
New Year's Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 6 days off
Green Monday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Labor Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Whit Monday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Good Friday
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
Independence Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Independence Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Ochi Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Ochi Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
New Year's Day
Take 5 PTO → Get 11 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
Ochi Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 5 natural long weekends — 16 days off with no PTO needed!
16 days off — no PTO needed
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around New Year's Day (Jan 01–06) and enjoy 6 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 6 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 5 days off around New Year's Day (Jan 01–11) for a 11-day vacation.
Take 5 PTO days → Get 11 days off
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridge day opportunities are there in Greece in 2026?
There are 18 bridge day opportunities in Greece in 2026, built around 12 public holidays.
What is the best bridge day in Greece in 2026?
The best bridge day opportunity in Greece in 2026 is around Good Friday. By taking 0 day(s) of leave, you get 4 consecutive days off (efficiency score: Free!).
How many public holidays does Greece have in 2026?
Greece has 12 public holidays in 2026. These create 18 bridge day opportunities when combined with weekends.
What is the best bridge day strategy for Greece in 2026?
In 2026, Greece has 5 free long weekends and 13 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 4 days off around Good Friday — completely free!
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).