Holidays in Cyprus in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Cyprus in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Cyprus.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Cyprus
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Epiphany Cyprus
January 6 2026, Tuesday
National
Green Monday Cyprus
February 23 2026, Monday
National
March Equinox Cyprus
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Greek Independence Day Cyprus
March 25 2026, Wednesday
National
Daylight Saving Time starts Cyprus
March 29 2026, Sunday
Clock change
Cyprus National Cyprus
April 1 2026, Wednesday
National
Good Friday (Orthodox) Cyprus
April 10 2026, Friday
National
Holy Saturday (Orthodox) Cyprus
April 11 2026, Saturday
Observance
Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Cyprus
April 12 2026, Sunday
Observance
Easter Monday (Orthodox) Cyprus
April 13 2026, Monday
National
Orthodox Easter Tuesday (banks only) Cyprus
April 14 2026, Tuesday
Local holiday, Orthodox
Labour Day/May Day Cyprus
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Orthodox Pentecost Monday Cyprus
June 1 2026, Monday
National
June Solstice Cyprus
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
Assumption of the Virgin Mary Cyprus
August 15 2026, Saturday
National
September Equinox Cyprus
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
Cyprus Independence Day Cyprus
October 1 2026, Thursday
National
Daylight Saving Time ends Cyprus
October 25 2026, Sunday
Clock change
Ochi Day Cyprus
October 28 2026, Wednesday
National
December Solstice Cyprus
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve Cyprus
December 24 2026, Thursday
Observance
Christmas Day Cyprus
December 25 2026, Friday
National
Boxing Day Cyprus
December 26 2026, Saturday
National
New Year's Eve Cyprus
December 31 2026, Thursday
Observance