Greece country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (VI)
📍 Greece
Theme Independence Day 2027
Greece is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Athens, the national observance is Independence Day on 25 March, and the national colours are blue and white. Greece marks 25 March 1821, the start of the war of independence from the Ottoman Empire.
Capital and region (VI)
Athens is the capital. Greece sits in the European time region, on the Europe/Athens clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Thursday, 25 March 2027. Greece marks 25 March 1821, the start of the war of independence from the Ottoman Empire. Locally it is called Epeteios tis Ellinikis Epanastasis. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are blue and white. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital is Athens.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Thursday, 25 March 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and white.
What does the national day mark?
Greece marks 25 March 1821, the start of the war of independence from the Ottoman Empire.
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