Ochi / Ohi Day in 2024

Ochi / Ohi Day Quick Facts - EU 2024

AKA Name	Oxi Day, Ochi Day (in Cyprus)
ℹ HashtagsCompiled on	#MomaDay, #MothersDay
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2024 Date	28 October 2024
2025 Date	28 October 2025

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The Ochi Day in

Monday, 28 Oct

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Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for Ochi / Ohi Day -
in 2024

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Happy Ochi Day, Greece! The Greek people's brave resistance to the Axis powers 84 years ago demonstrated that freedom and independence are always worth fighting for. We join Greeks and Greek communities across Australia as they proudly mark Show more
— Alison Duncan (@AusAmbAthens) October 28, 2024

Going to tell my kids this is why we celebrate #OhiDay
— PK (@PanoTheShow) October 28, 2024

#OTD in 1940, Mussolini, Italy’s fascist leader, gave #Greece an ultimatum: Open your border to our troops or else. Greece said NO. War resulted. Greece fought valiantly against Italy, then Germany. Oct. 28 is Show more HellenicLeaders and 6 others
— David Harris (@DavidHarrisNY) October 28, 2024

On October 28, we celebrate “Ohi Day”, when #Greece said a bold "No" to the invading Italians. Today, it stands for a simple message of pride and freedom. The spirit of independence lives strongest in our villages! Show more
— DiscoverGreece.com (@DiscoverGRcom) October 28, 2024

Honoring Ohi Day in the #Metaverse! To commemorate the Greek spirit of resilience and courage shown on October 28.1940, I created this custom military vehicle in @spatial_io . "From Greece with love" a small tribute to a big history. Show more Anand Agarawala and 9 others
— Looty / Spatian Guide (@Looty_Spatial) October 27, 2024

Ohi Day aka "No Day" commemorates significant 1940 event. Greece's PM at time Ioannis Metaxas defiantly responded with a terse "no" to ultimatum given by Italian dictator Mussolini. This led Greece to enter WW2 on Allies side & showcased resilience, strength & passion for Freedom Show more
— Anyuta 3D scale models (@Anyuta3d) October 28, 2024

OXI - OCHI DAY! It was the day when Ioannis Metaxas, on behalf of the Greek people, bravely shouted “No” and resisted the Italian occupation. Annually on Oct. 28 marks the Show more
— Nico 𝕏 (@FatElrato23) October 28, 2024

On October 28, Greece celebrates the resistance against fascism and oppression. Greece’s "Ohi Day" remains unique because: •It represents a unified, national refusal of fascism that led directly to military action against a fascist power. •Greece managed to repel the initial… Show more Quote Jim Mellas @jimmellas · 4h 4:19 ΟΧΙ Day - Remembering 28 October 1940. Greece said NO and changed the course of WWII and the World! ΟΧΙ Day - NO # OxiDay
— elena antoniou (@elenaantoniou3) October 28, 2024

October 28 - “Ohi Day” in Greece and Cyprus “Ohi Day” is a national holiday commemorating events from 1940 when Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas rejected Mussolini’s demand to allow Italian forces to use Greek territory as a base for attacks. This refusal marked… Show more
— UNITED24 Media (@United24media) October 28, 2024

here is fort’s laugh on loop to brighten up your day — #FortFTS @fort_fts
— ohi𓍼 (@ohisdiary) October 27, 2024

Ochi / Ohi Day (Cyprus/Greece) History

Ohi Day commemorates the anniversary of the Greek dictator, Metaxas, saying “ohi (no)” to the ultimatum made by Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini, in 1940.