New Year's Day in Greece (2021)

New Year's Day in Greece in 2021 was observed on **January 1, 2021**, known locally as *Πρωτοχρονιά*. Celebrated nationwide, this public holiday marks the first day of the Gregorian calendar year. Traditions include fireworks, family gatherings, and the symbolic burning of an old suitcase to invite prosperity. |*Πρωτοχρονιά* (Protochronia) is the Greek term for New Year’s Day. |Yes, it is celebrated across the entire country as a public holiday.