10Ohi Day Celebrations (October 28)


As summer ends, Greece’s calendar immediately turns to one of its most patriotic days: Ohi Day. On October 28, the entire nation commemorates Greece’s rejection of Mussolini’s ultimatum during World War II with military parades, flag displays, and schoolchildren marching in local squares.

Tourists who visit in October often find themselves swept into the pride and solemnity of the day, especially in smaller towns where the community gathers in traditional dress to honor war heroes.

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