Greece Easter

Today, red egg dyeing remains a cherished Easter ritual in Greek households around the world. What may appear to be a simple seasonal activity is, in truth, a centuries-old tradition layered with meaning, memory, and faith.

Food safety tips on how to make sure your lamb has been properly inspected and your eggs stay fresh.

On Good Friday, store openings are delayed out of respect for the religious observances of the day.

The Holy Light will then travel to eight cities across Greece on special flights in time for the Resurrection service.

Many ferry routes to the Greek islands are already sold out for Greek Easter 2025, but Greeks are reeling from the steep prices.

According to the Greek Consumers’ Institute, hosting an Easter dinner for eight now costs approximately €361.95 — an increase of €11 compared to 2024.

Retail stores across Greece are now operating on extended holiday hours for Holy Week, following their Sunday opening on April 13. The move aims to accommodate consumers ahead of Easter, but merchants remain cautious amid sluggish market activity.

Celebrate Easter 2025 in Greece the sustainable way with eco-farms, car-free islands, and family-friendly getaways rooted in nature and tradition.

The Easter holiday schedule has been in effect since April 10, with retail stores open Palm Sunday, and most supermarkets also operating to meet consumer demand for Easter shopping.

The Easter 2025 Holiday Shopping Hours officially begin today, Thursday, April 10, in Athens and Thessaloniki, with extended opening times to accommodate holiday shoppers.

Voucher holders are responsible for just 25% of the ferry fare, while people with disabilities (PWDs) travel for free.

A 50% increase in the price of chocolate Easter eggs is expected, driven by rising cocoa prices on the international market.

Greece battles egg fraud as Easter demand peaks, with mislabeled imports sold as local products or cage-free.

In anticipation of Easter, the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce has announced the proposed holiday hours for retail stores, running from Thursday, April 10 to Holy Saturday, April 19, 2025

The 3rd Festival of Sacred Music spans 40 concerts, transforming Athens into a spiritual stage. At the Acropolis Museum, two days of performances blend Byzantine hymns, Tsitsanis’ songs with Dimitra Galani, and Theodorakis’ orchestral works, including Epitaphios and the Mauthausen Trilogy.

As inflation and production costs continue to weigh on the market, Greek families may find this year's Easter table more expensive than in previous year

As per tradition, schools will remain closed for two weeks, allowing students an extended holiday period

The "Easter Basket" which will likely go into effect on Wednesday, April 9, and remain until Holy Saturday, April 19, will traditionally include lamb, goat, Easter bread, chocolate Easter eggs, and other chocolate-based products.

Athens Municipality offers a variety of free, family-friendly activities, including concerts, Greek Easter crafts, theater, and movement workshops for children of all ages