In Cyprus in 2026, the best annual leave opportunity is New Year's Day Break (1 January – 4 January), where just 1 leave day delivers 4 consecutive days off — a 4.0× ROI. There are 17 public holidays in Cyprus in 2026, with Epiphany Break and Cyprus Independence Day Break also offering strong returns.
Cyprus observes both Greek Cypriot and national holidays, with Green Monday (the start of Lent) being a uniquely Cypriot public holiday not found elsewhere. The Orthodox Easter calendar means Easter dates differ from Western Europe, creating distinct leave stacking windows each year. Use PocketLeave to calculate your best leave opportunities for 2026 and get the most out of every day off.
Top 3 Leave Opportunities in 2026
New Year's Day Break
Epiphany Break
Cyprus Independence Day Break
Cyprus Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Epiphany | Tuesday |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Green Monday | Monday |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Greek Independence Day | Wednesday |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Cyprus National Day | Wednesday |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Good Friday | Friday |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Easter Tuesday | Tuesday |
| 1 May 2026 | Labour Day | Friday |
| 31 May 2026 | Pentecost | Sunday |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Whit Monday | Monday |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Assumption of the Virgin Mary | Saturday |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Cyprus Independence Day | Thursday |
| 28 Oct 2026 | Ohi Day | Wednesday |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Christmas Eve | Thursday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 Dec 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Saturday |
Frequently Asked Questions — Cyprus
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