Public Holidays in Cyprus
Statutory public holidays in Cyprus, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Cyprus at a glance
Cyprus’s public holidays follow the Greek Orthodox calendar alongside national commemorations, with Independence Day on 1 October and Greek Independence Day on 25 March.
Because Orthodox Easter uses the Julian reckoning, it usually falls a week or more after Western Easter, and the Easter break is the longest of the year.
Cyprus public holidays 2026
Cyprus has 15 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Epiphany | Jan 6Tue | National |
| Green Monday | Feb 23Mon | National |
| Greek Independence Day | Mar 25Wed | National |
| Cyprus National Day | Apr 1Wed | National |
| Good Friday | Apr 10Fri | National |
| Easter Sunday | Apr 12Sun | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 13Mon | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Pentecost Monday | Jun 1Mon | National |
| Dormition of the Mother of God | Aug 15Sat | National |
| Cyprus Independence Day | Oct 1Thu | National |
Showing 12 of 15 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Cyprus
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Cyprus.
Nicosia
Europe's last divided capital, with Venetian walls around a walled old town.
Limassol
The main port and wine city, with a long promenade and a marina.
Larnaca
A city of palm-lined seafront, a salt lake and an airport on the edge of town.
Paphos
A coastal city of Roman mosaics, tombs and a harbour front.
Famagusta
A walled city on the east coast with a Gothic cathedral and long beaches.
Top attractions in Cyprus
The places that draw most visitors to Cyprus.
Paphos Archaeological Park
Roman villas with some of the finest floor mosaics in the Mediterranean.
Troodos Mountains
Pine-covered peaks holding painted Byzantine chapels and shaded trails.
Kourion
A clifftop Greco-Roman city theatre above a long sweep of coast.
Aphrodite's Rock
A sea stack where the goddess is said to have risen from the waves.
Ayia Napa
A resort town with sand coves, a monastery square and lively nightlife.
Choirokoitia
A Neolithic settlement of round stone houses on a hillside.
Festivals, food and getting around Cyprus
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Epiphany
Falls on Jan 6
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Green Monday
Falls on Feb 23
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Greek Independence Day
Falls on Mar 25
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Daylight Saving Time starts
Falls on Mar 29
Food & drink
Getting around
Buses link the main coastal towns; hiring a car is the practical way to reach Troodos and the archaeological sites.
Travelling around Cyprus’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Cyprus tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Cyprus's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Cyprus public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Cyprus have?
Cyprus has 15 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Cyprus is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Cyprus's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Cyprus typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Cyprus?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Cyprus?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Cyprus
School term dates in Cyprus
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.