Main Public and Religious Holidays

In 2025, Cyprus observes many public and religious holidays, which are official days off. Plan your trips and holidays taking into account the following key dates:

  • January 1 — New Year's Day
  • January 6 — Epiphany
  • March 3 — Clean Monday (Green Monday)
  • March 25 — Greek Independence Day
  • April 1 — Cyprus National Day
  • April 18 — Good Friday (Orthodox)
  • April 21-22 — Easter Monday and Tuesday
  • May 1 — Labour Day
  • June 9 — Pentecost (Kataklysmos)
  • August 15 — Assumption of Mary
  • October 1 — Cyprus Independence Day
  • October 28 — Greek National Day
  • December 25-26 — Christmas and Boxing Day

Weekends and Holiday Features

Besides official holidays, Saturdays and Sundays are regular days off in Cyprus. Banks and government offices are closed on public holidays, so plan your visits and transactions accordingly.