Cyprus is one of the most populated islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The country is surrounded geographically by Syria, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, Egypt, and Greece. Besides being a major tourist destination in the Mediterranean, Cyprus is also known as the birthplace of the Greek goddess of love – Aphrodite, according to Greek legend.
Public holidays in Cyprus include both religious and national holidays observed across the country. Public holidays in Cyprus are determined by the Department of Labor and announced as Bank Holidays by the Central Bank of Cyprus. All Sundays are designated bank holidays in the country.
| Dates | Holidays |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 6 | Epiphany |
| Feb 23 | Green Monday |
| Apr 1 | National Day |
| Apr 10 | Orthodox Easter Friday |
| Apr 13 | Orthodox Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Labor Day |
| Jun 1 | Orthodox Pentecost Monday |
| Aug 15 | Dormition of the Theotokos |
| Oct 1 | Cyprus Independence Day |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Cyprus that commemorates the first day of the new year according to the Gregorian Calendar.
Epiphany
Also known as Three Kings Day, this day commemorates the introduction of Jesus to the three wise men.
Green Monday
Also known as Ash Monday, Green Monday begins the season of Great Lent in the Orthodox Church.
National Day
Cyprus’ National Day marks the start of the insurgence against the British in 1955.
Orthodox Good Friday
Orthodox Good Friday follows the Julian calendar, rather than the Gregorian, and is observed a week after the Roman Catholic Good Friday. This day commemorates Jesus’ crucifixion on the cross.
Orthodox Easter Monday
Orthodox Easter Monday is celebrated a day after Orthodox Easter Sunday, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus.
Labor Day
Labor Day in Cyprus commemorates the efforts and achievements of the labor movement and is also marked as a public holiday in over 80 countries.
Orthodox Pentecost Monday
Also known as the Water Festival, this day takes place 50 days after Easter.
Dormition of the Theotokos
Also known as the Assumption of Mary, this holiday in Cyprus commemorates Mary’s assumption into heaven.
Cyprus Independence Day
The Cypriot Independence Day marks the day in which Cyprus gained its independence from the British in 1960.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus, in accordance with the Gregorian Calendar.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is said to signify the empty boxes left over from Christmas presents and is observed a day after Christmas.
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