Local special events

April 2025

April 18 - Orthodox Good Friday: A day of mourning for Christians, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

April 20 - Orthodox Easter Sunday: The most significant religious celebration of the year in Greece, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

April 21 - Orthodox Easter Monday: A continuation of Easter celebrations, marked by family gatherings and feasting.

May 2025

May 1 - Labor Day / May Day: A celebration of workers' rights, with many people participating in festivals and outdoor activities.

June 2025

June 8 - Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday: A religious day commemorating the Holy Spirit's descent upon the apostles.

June 9 - Orthodox Holy Spirit Monday: A continuation of Holy Spirit Sunday, often observed with family and religious gatherings.

June 9 - Celebration in Alykes River, Petalia, Potamos: Local festivities in these villages, celebrating the region's traditions.

June 12 - Feast in Pelekas: A celebration of religious and local traditions in the village of Pelekas.

June 23-24 - Festival in Kynopiastes: A cultural and religious festival celebrating the village's history and traditions.

June 2025

June 29 - Saints Peter and Paul: Celebration in Kombitsi, Strongili, Vitalades, and Gaio Paxos. Local church festivals honoring the apostles Peter and Paul.

July 2025

July 1 & 2 - Feast of Our Lady of Blacherna: Religious processions and celebrations in Garitsa, Kanoni, Acharavi, Kamara, and Paxos.

July 7 - Festival in Agia Kyriaki Chrysiida: A local religious celebration in honor of Saint Kyriaki.

July 8 - Feast of Agios Prokopios: Celebrated in the villages of Agios Prokopios and Kavos Lefkimmi.

July 13 - Celebration in Saroko Square (for Saint Spyridon) and Paleokastritsa and Kyra Chrysikou: A major celebration in Corfu Town to honor the island's patron saint.

July 17 - Feast of Agia Marina: Celebrations in Benitses, Gazatika, Marmaro, Spartera, and Avliotes.

July 20 - Feast of the Prophet Elias: Celebrations in Magoulades, Perithia, and Kalafationes.

July 25 - Feast of Agia Anna: Celebrations in Alimmatades.

July 26 - Saint Paraskevi: Festival in Porta Remunda (Corfu Town), Velonades, Varypatades, Sgourades, and a celebration in Benitses.

July 27 - Festival in Kato Garouna and Kouramades: A local religious and cultural celebration in these villages.

August 2025

August 1-6 - Six-day pilgrimage to the peak of Pantokrator: A religious journey for the faithful, climbing Corfu's highest mountain.

August 6 - Transfiguration of the Savior: Panigiri (festival) in Kampielo (Old Town), Pontikonissi, Perivoli, Strinnila, Paleochori, Spartila, Agios Deka, and Agios Mattheos.

August 11 - Litany of Agios Spyridon in Corfu Town (9:00 am): A procession commemorating the salvation of the island from the Ottoman Turks, followed by a traditional Panigiri in Melikia.

August 14 - Traditional Panigiri in Gardelades, Giannades, Avliotes: Religious and cultural celebrations in these villages.

August 14 & 15 - Two-day Panigiri in Agios Nikolaos Kanalion, Tzavrou, Kynopiastes, Spartila, Peroulades, Giannades.

August 15 - Dormition of the Virgin Mary: Panigiri in Platyteras Monastery, Kanoni, Sokraki, Perivoli, Kassiopi, Alykes Lefkimmi.

August 16 - Three-day celebration in Kato Garouna: A local religious and cultural festival.

August 22-23 - Panigiri in Tembloni and Agrafous: Local religious festivals in these villages.

August 23 - Feast of Panagia Odegetria: Celebrations in Gastouri, Pelekas, Agioi Deka, Linia Chlomou.

September 2025

September 8 - Panigiri in the villages of Afra, Sinarades, Marathia, Agios Markos, Potami Lefkimmi: A local religious celebration across several villages.

September 14 - Feast of the Cross: Celebrations in the monastery of Agios Ioannis and in Sidari.

September 24 - Feast in Vato: A local religious celebration in the village of Vato.

September 26 - Saint John the Theologian: Celebration in Karousades and Porta Remunda (Corfu Town).

October 2025

October 28 - Ochi Day: A national holiday commemorating Greece's refusal to surrender to the Axis powers during World War II. Celebrated with parades and patriotic events.