Cyprus has officially mapped out its public holidays for 2026, setting the calendar for employees across the island and offering an early glimpse into how work and rest will be distributed throughout the year.

The new year begins with New Year’s Day on Thursday, January 1, followed closely by Epiphany on Tuesday, January 6. February brings Clean Monday on February 23, marking the start of Lent and providing a mid-winter break.

March features a combined religious and national observance, as the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary and the Greek National Day fall on Wednesday, March 25. April is the most holiday-heavy month, starting with the EOKA Liberation Struggle anniversary on Wednesday, April 1, followed by Easter celebrations. Good Friday falls on April 10, Easter Sunday on April 12, and Easter Monday on April 13, creating a long spring pause for many workers.

Labour Day is observed on Friday, May 1, offering a three-day weekend, while June includes Whit Monday (Pentecost Monday) on June 1. In August, the Dormition of the Virgin Mary is marked on Saturday, August 15, a holiday that in many sectors does not translate into an additional weekday break.

Autumn brings two national milestones. Cyprus Independence Day is observed on Thursday, October 1, followed later in the month by Ohi Day on Wednesday, October 28.

The year concludes with the Christmas holidays, with Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, and the second day of Christmas on Saturday, December 26.

As always, the exact application of public holidays may vary depending on sector, collective agreements, and individual employment contracts, but the official dates provide a clear framework for planning work schedules, leave, and travel in the year ahead.