Public holidays · Europe · 2028
Cyprus Holidays 2028: Public Holidays in Cyprus
Cyprus has 16 national public holidays in 2028. 9 of them fall on a weekday and 7 on a weekend. There are 6 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
6
Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays
Cyprus public holidays 2028 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend | New Year's Day Next | Πρωτοχρονιά | Public holiday |
| Epiphany | Θεοφάνεια | Public holiday | |
| Green Monday | Καθαρή Δευτέρα | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Greek Independence Day | Επέτειος Ελληνικής Ανεξαρτησίας | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Cyprus National Day | Κυπριακή Εθνική Επέτειος | Public holiday |
| Good Friday | Μεγάλη Παρασκευή | Public holiday | |
| Easter Monday | Δευτέρα της Διακαινησίμου | Public holiday | |
| Labour Day | Πρωτομαγιά | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Pentecost | Αγίου Πνεύματος | Public holiday |
| Whit Monday | Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής | Public holiday | |
| Assumption of the Virgin Mary | Η Κοίμησις της Θεοτόκου | Public holiday | |
| Weekend | Cyprus Independence Day | Επέτειος Κυπριακής Ανεξαρτησίας | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Ohi Day | Το Όχι | Public holiday |
| Weekend | Christmas Eve | Παραμονή Χριστουγέννων | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | Χριστούγεννα | Public holiday | |
| St. Stephen's Day | Δεύτερη μέρα των Χριστουγέννων | Public holiday |
Bank holidays, school holidays and observances (1)
| Easter Tuesday | Bank holiday |
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Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
Cyprus holiday calendar 2028
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
January 2
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February 1
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March 1
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May 1
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June 2
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August 1
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September
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October 2
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November
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December 3
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Long weekends in Cyprus 2028
6 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
4days
Thu 6 Jan – Sun 9 Jan
Take off Fri 7 Jan
3days
Sat 26 Feb – Mon 28 Feb
No leave needed
4days
Fri 14 Apr – Mon 17 Apr
No leave needed
3days
Sat 29 Apr – Mon 1 May
No leave needed
3days
Sat 3 Jun – Mon 5 Jun
No leave needed
4days
Sat 12 Aug – Tue 15 Aug
Take off Mon 14 Aug
4days
Sat 23 Dec – Tue 26 Dec
No leave needed
3days
Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan
No leave needed
Frequently asked questions about holidays in Cyprus
How many public holidays does Cyprus have in 2028?
16 national public holidays. That ranks Cyprus #32 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2028.
How many long weekends are there in Cyprus in 2028?
6 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 7 Jan) for 4 days in a row from 6 January.
Which Cyprus public holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?
New Year's Day (Sat 1 Jan), Greek Independence Day (Sat 25 Mar), Cyprus National Day (Sat 1 Apr), Pentecost (Sun 4 Jun), Cyprus Independence Day (Sun 1 Oct), Ohi Day (Sat 28 Oct) and Christmas Eve (Sun 24 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.
Which month has the most public holidays in Cyprus?
December, with 3 national holidays: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day.