Public holidays in Cyprus, 2026
15 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Cyprus drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 6 January | Epiphany | Tuesday |
| 24 February | Clean Monday | Tuesday |
| 25 March | Annunciation, Anniversary of 1821 Revolution | Wednesday |
| 1 April | Cyprus National Day | Wednesday |
| 10 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 12 April | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 13 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 31 May | Pentecost | Sunday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Saturday |
| 1 October | Cyprus Independence Day | Thursday |
| 28 October | National Holiday | Wednesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Cyprus have in 2026?
15 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Cyprus?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.