Cyprus (CY)
Cyprus is a Mediterranean island nation and EU member state situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa.
Capital: Nicosia
Region: Europe
Language: Greek
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Moderate (index 62)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
16 holidays in Cyprus. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Πρωτοχρονιά
Tue 6
Epiphany Public Holiday
Θεοφάνεια (Φώτα)
Blessing of the Waters ceremony. One of the most important Orthodox celebrations.
February 2026
Mon 23
Clean Monday Public Holiday
Καθαρά Δευτέρα
First day of Orthodox Lent. Public holiday unique to Cyprus and Greece. Kite-flying tradition.
March 2026
Wed 25
Greek Independence Day Public Holiday
Εθνική Επέτειος 25ης Μαρτίου
Commemorates the Greek Revolution of 1821. Military parades held in all cities.
April 2026
Wed 1
Cyprus National Day (EOKA) Public Holiday
Εθνική Εορτή ΕΟΚΑ
Commemorates the start of the EOKA liberation struggle against British rule in 1955.
Fri 10
Orthodox Good Friday Public Holiday
Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Orthodox Good Friday. Dates follow the Julian calendar, usually different from Western Easter.
Sat 11
Orthodox Holy Saturday Public Holiday
Μεγάλο Σάββατο
Banks close. Midnight Resurrection service is the holiest Orthodox event of the year.
Sun 12
Orthodox Easter Sunday Public Holiday
Κυριακή του Πάσχα
Most important holiday in Cyprus. Souvla BBQs and family gatherings throughout the day.
Mon 13
Orthodox Easter Monday Public Holiday
Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
Bank holiday. Most businesses closed.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Πρωτομαγιά
June 2026
Mon 1
Orthodox Whit Monday (Pentecost) Public Holiday
Δευτέρα του Αγίου Πνεύματος
Orthodox Pentecost Monday, 50 days after Easter.
August 2026
Sat 15
Assumption of the Virgin Mary Public Holiday
Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Major religious holiday. Many businesses close for a week either side.
October 2026
Thu 1
Cyprus Independence Day Public Holiday
Ημέρα Ανεξαρτησίας
Celebrates independence from British rule in 1960. Parades in all district capitals.
Wed 28
Greek National Day (Ohi Day) Public Holiday
Εθνική Επέτειος 28ης Οκτωβρίου
Commemorates Greece's refusal of Mussolini's ultimatum in 1940. Military parades.
December 2026
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Χριστούγεννα
Sat 26
Boxing Day / St Stephen's Day Public Holiday
Δεύτερη μέρα Χριστουγέννων
Note: Some holidays in Cyprus apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.