Cyprus holiday calendar

Public holidays in Cyprus 2026

Calendar compilation last reviewed

Plan the year with every Cyprus public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.

Public holidays
15
Regional dates
0
Observances
2
Substitute dates
0

How public holidays work in Cyprus

The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Cyprus calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.

No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. April is the busiest month, with 4 listed dates.

Cyprus holiday dates in 2026

The table lists 17 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.

Public holidays, regional dates and cultural observances in Cyprus for 2026
DateHolidayTypeObserved day
New Year’s DayCyprus’s January 1 public holiday, opening the civil year with family visits, church traditions and the cutting of vasilopita.Public holiday—
EpiphanyCyprus’s January 6 public holiday, also called Theophany, marking the baptism of Christ in Orthodox tradition.Public holiday—
Green MondayThe Monday beginning Orthodox Lent in Cyprus, widely celebrated through picnics, fasting food and kite flying.Public holiday—
Greek Independence DayCyprus’s March 25 public holiday, commemorating the start of the 1821 Greek War of Independence.Public holiday—
National AnniversaryCyprus’s April 1 public holiday commemorating the beginning of the 1955–59 anti-colonial struggle.Public holiday—
Orthodox Good FridayA public holiday in Cyprus during Holy Week, observed before Orthodox Easter Sunday.Public holiday—
Orthodox Easter SundayCyprus's central Orthodox celebration, marked after midnight with the Resurrection service, candles, red eggs and family feasting.Cultural observance—
Orthodox Easter MondayCyprus’s public holiday on the Monday after Orthodox Easter, extending the island’s principal Christian feast.Public holiday—
Labour DayCyprus’s May 1 public holiday, part of the international calendar for workers’ rights and labour solidarity.Public holiday—
KataklysmosCyprus’s Orthodox Whit Monday public holiday, widely known as Kataklysmos and celebrated with water festivals, especially in coastal towns.Public holiday—
Saint Barnabas DayA June 11 religious and educational observance for Saint Barnabas, traditionally regarded as the patron saint of Cyprus.Cultural observance—
Assumption DayCyprus’s August 15 public holiday for the Dormition of the Theotokos, a major Orthodox Marian feast.Public holiday—
Independence DayCyprus’s October 1 public holiday, celebrating the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960.Public holiday—
Oxi DayCyprus’s October 28 public holiday commemorating Greece’s refusal of the Italian ultimatum in 1940.Public holiday—
Christmas EveThe Republic of Cyprus's December 24 public holiday, used for Nativity preparation, seasonal carols, baking and family gatherings.Public holiday—
Christmas DayCyprus’s December 25 public holiday, centred on Orthodox worship, family meals and the island’s Christmas season.Public holiday—
Boxing DayCyprus’s December 26 public holiday, extending the Christmas break with family visits and relaxed seasonal outings.Public holiday—

Sources for Cyprus holidays

Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.