Public holidays in Cyprus 2023

Local people from Cyprus love having fun and spread happiness to others. That’s why they enjoy colorful and exciting holiday celebrations. It is important to note than no extra days off work are given when the public holiday fall during the weekend. The weekly routine is more relaxed and easy-going if a public holiday is on a weekday. All businesses including banks, stores and schools are not operating on public holidays. On the other hand, in the touristic areas most shops don’t close on public holidays, but continue working as usual.

Let’s take a look at the public holidays in Cyprus during 2023

January 2023

• Friday, 6th of January – Epiphany Day

February 2023

• Monday, 27th of February – Green Monday

April 2023

• Friday, 14th of April (Good Friday, Greek Orthodox Church)
• Monday, 17th of April (Easter Monday, Greek Orthodox Church)
• Tuesday, 18th of April (Easter Tuesday, Greek Orthodox Church)

May 2023

• Monday, 1st of May (Labour Day)

June 2023

• Monday, 5th of June (Pentecost)

August 2023

• Tuesday, 15th of August (Assumption Day)

December 2023

• Monday, 25th of December (Christmas Day)
• Tuesday, 26th of December (Boxing Day)

Public holidays during weekends 2023

• 1st of January (New Year’s Day) falls on a Sunday
• 25th of March (Greek Independence Day) falls on a Saturday
• 1st of April (Cyprus National Day) falls on a Saturday
• 1st of October (Cyprus Independence Day) falls on a Sunday
• 28th of October (Greek National Day) falls on a Saturday