The school year in Cyprus consists of three terms with holiday breaks in between each. School holidays in Cyprus include summer, Christmas, and Easter. The school year officially starts during the first week of September, according to a directive from the Ministry of Education and Culture.
Generally, school holiday dates in public and private schools may slightly differ. For more updated information, please visit individual websites for schools in Cyprus.
| Dates | School Holidays |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | First Day of School |
| Dec 23, 2025- Jan 6, 2026 | Christmas Holidays |
| Apr 6 – 17, 2026 | Easter Holidays |
| Jun 18 – Sep 11, 2026 | Summer Holidays |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is observed on January 1st in celebration of the beginning of a new year. This day comes exactly one week after Christmas according to the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany
Epiphany is observed on January 6th in celebration of the presentation of baby Jesus to the three wise men. This day is also referred to as the Three Kings Day.
Green Monday
In Cyprus, Green Monday marks the beginning of the Great Lent period in Eastern Orthodox churches.
Greek Independence Day
Greek Independence Day is observed on March 25th. Traditionally, this holiday has blended with an older festival – the Feast of the Annunciation.
Cyprus National Day
Cyprus National Day is observed on April 1st in celebration of the beginning of the 1955 rebellion against the British.
Orthodox Good Friday
Orthodox Good Friday is celebrated on the Friday before Orthodox Easter Sunday. This holiday marks the day Jesus was crucified.
Orthodox Easter Monday
Orthodox Easter Monday marks the day when Mary Magdalene found the tomb in which Jesus had been buried in empty, after His crucifixion and death. The day represents the conclusion of the Lent period.
Labor Day
Also known as May Day or International Workers Day, Labor Day is observed on May 1st in celebration of the achievements of the labor movement.
Pentecost Monday
Orthodox Pentecost Monday, also referred to as Holy Spirit Monday is observed fifty days after Orthodox Easter to mark the conclusion of the Easter cycle.
Dormition of Theotokos
Dormition of Theotokos, also known as the Feast of Assumption of Mary, is observed on August 15th. This day marks the assumption of Mary’s body into heaven.
Cyprus Independence Day
The Cyprus Independence Day is celebrated on October 1st in celebration of Cyprus’ independence from the British in 1960.
The Ochi Day
The Ochi Day is celebrated on October 28, in Greece and Cyprus, to mark the rejection to yield to the powers of Axis in 1940.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is observed on December 25th in celebration of the Nativity of Jesus, which is believed to have occurred on the same date in 1 BC.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is also referred to as the Second Day of Christmas or St. Stephen’s Day, the first Christian martyr. This day is celebrated on December 26th.
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