Significado
Stating that it is a non-working day.
Contexto cultural
The 'Triimero' (Three-day weekend) is a cultural phenomenon. When an 'αργία' falls on a Friday or Monday, Greeks flock to the countryside. Many holidays are religious. 'Kathara Deftera' and 'Agiou Pnevmatos' are movable holidays that always create a long weekend. Every city has a 'Patron Saint'. On that day, it is a local 'αργία' only for that city. Working on an 'αργία' usually entitles the worker to a 75% wage increase by law.
Check the Calendar
Greece has many religious holidays that change dates every year (like Easter). Always check if 'είναι αργία' before planning a bank visit.
Shop Closures
On an 'αργία', almost everything is closed except for cafes, restaurants, and small kiosks (periptera).
Significado
Stating that it is a non-working day.
Check the Calendar
Greece has many religious holidays that change dates every year (like Easter). Always check if 'είναι αργία' before planning a bank visit.
Shop Closures
On an 'αργία', almost everything is closed except for cafes, restaurants, and small kiosks (periptera).
The 'Bridge'
If a holiday is on a Tuesday, many people take Monday off too. They call this 'κάναμε γέφυρα' (we made a bridge).
Greeting
On an 'αργία', it's common to say 'Χρόνια Πολλά' (Many Years) if the holiday is a celebration.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'Today is a holiday'.
Σήμερα ______ αργία.
We use the verb 'είναι' (to be) to state the status of the day.
Which phrase would you use to explain why the bank is closed on March 25th?
Γιατί είναι κλειστή η τράπεζα;
March 25th is a national holiday, so 'αργία' is the correct term.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are planning a trip because Monday is a holiday.
If the whole country has Monday off, it's an 'αργία'.
Complete the dialogue.
Α: Θα δουλέψεις αύριο; Β: Όχι, ________.
The most logical reason for not working (collectively) is that it's a holiday.
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Ayudas visuales
Types of Days Off in Greece
Public
- • Είναι αργία
- • Εθνική εορτή
Personal
- • Έχω ρεπό
- • Έχω άδεια
Long Break
- • Είμαι σε διακοπές
- • Τριήμερο
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosΣήμερα ______ αργία.
We use the verb 'είναι' (to be) to state the status of the day.
Γιατί είναι κλειστή η τράπεζα;
March 25th is a national holiday, so 'αργία' is the correct term.
Situation: You are planning a trip because Monday is a holiday.
If the whole country has Monday off, it's an 'αργία'.
Α: Θα δουλέψεις αύριο; Β: Όχι, ________.
The most logical reason for not working (collectively) is that it's a holiday.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasTechnically, Sunday is a day of rest, but the word 'αργία' is usually reserved for specific holidays on the calendar.
No, unless you are a king or a saint! Use 'Είναι τα γενέθλιά μου'.
'Γιορτή' is a celebration or name day. 'Αργία' is a day where you don't go to work. Not all celebrations are days off.
Yes, in Greece, working on an official holiday usually results in a 75% increase in your daily wage.
It is feminine: η αργία.
You say: 'Είναι αργία αύριο;'
March 25th, October 28th, Easter Monday, August 15th, and Christmas.
Most are legally required to close, but some tourist areas or small convenience stores might stay open.
It means 'by exception'—referring to businesses allowed to work even when it's a holiday.
Yes, the term is identical in Cyprus for public holidays.
Frases relacionadas
Έχω ρεπό
similarI have a day off
Εθνική εορτή
specialized formNational holiday
Τριήμερο
builds onThree-day weekend
Κατ' έθιμον αργία
specialized formCustomary holiday
Σχόλη
synonymLeisure/Time off
