Public Holidays in Cyprus 2026
14 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Cyprus has a public-holiday calendar shaped by Orthodox Christianity and modern Cypriot and Greek history. Several major dates follow the Orthodox Easter cycle.
Cyprus Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| Feb 23 | Monday | Green Monday |
| Mar 25 | Wednesday | Greek Independence Day |
| Apr 1 | Wednesday | Cyprus National Day |
| Apr 10 | Friday | Orthodox Good Friday |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Orthodox Pentecost Monday |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Oct 1 | Thursday | Cyprus Independence Day |
| Oct 28 | Wednesday | Ochi Day |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
This calendar reflects the Republic of Cyprus national holiday framework.
Orthodox Easter and National Anniversaries 2026
Green Monday, Orthodox Good Friday, Easter Monday and Pentecost Monday move every year. Cyprus Independence Day is 1 October, while Ochi Day on 28 October is also a nationwide public holiday.
Holiday Rules in Cyprus
Movable Orthodox holidays follow the Orthodox ecclesiastical calendar. This page describes the Republic of Cyprus national calendar; local practices in the northern part of the island differ.
Cyprus Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Cyprus Independence Day is 1 October.
- Orthodox Easter determines several movable holidays.
- Driving is on the left.
- The Republic of Cyprus uses the euro.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Cyprus Independence Day?
It is observed on 1 October.
Why is Easter later in some years?
Cyprus follows the Orthodox Easter calendar for its Easter public holidays.
Is Green Monday a public holiday?
Yes. Green Monday is a nationwide public holiday and moves each year.
Does this calendar cover the whole island administratively?
It reflects the Republic of Cyprus national holiday calendar; practices in the northern part of the island differ.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Cyprus public authority calendar listing current-year public holidays.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, public-authority or institutional material is used first where available. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.