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2026 Cyprus Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Cyprus, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

17

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

April

4 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Assumption of the Virgin Mary

50 days away

About Cyprus holidays in 2026

In 2026, Cyprus observes a variety of public holidays, blending national commemorations with religious observances. The year begins with significant religious holidays like New Year's Day and Epiphany, followed by Green Monday, marking the start of Great Lent. Spring sees a concentration of holidays, including Greek Independence Day, Cyprus National Day, and the Easter period, which spans several days. The latter half of the year includes Labour Day, Pentecost, Whit Monday, Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Cyprus Independence Day, and Ohi Day, before concluding with Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and St. Stephen's Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 6, 2026TuesdayEpiphany
February 23, 2026MondayGreen Monday
March 25, 2026WednesdayGreek Independence Day
April 1, 2026WednesdayCyprus National Day
April 10, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 13, 2026MondayEaster Monday
April 14, 2026TuesdayEaster Tuesday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 31, 2026SundayPentecost
June 1, 2026MondayWhit Monday
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption of the Virgin Mary
October 1, 2026ThursdayCyprus Independence Day
October 28, 2026WednesdayOhi Day
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day

Planning around Cyprus holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are tied to the Easter period, so check specific dates.
  • Observe that some holidays fall on weekdays, while others may extend into weekends.
  • Note the cluster of holidays in April and December.
  • Be aware of the early year religious observances.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Cyprus shows a significant concentration in the spring, particularly in April, which features several national and religious observances including the Easter period. The early part of the year also includes a few key religious holidays.

The middle of the year is more dispersed, with single holidays in May, June, and August. Following a quiet July and September, the calendar picks up again in October with two national days before concluding with a cluster of three holidays in late December.

While most holidays are observed nationwide, it's important to note the specific dates for religious observances like Easter, which can shift annually.

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