What public holidays are observed for employees in Cyprus?
Employees in Cyprus are entitled to 15 public holidays per year. In 2025, these holidays include:
January 1: New Year’s Day
March 25: Revolution of 1821
April 17: Maundy Thursday
April 18: Good Friday
April 21: Easter Monday
May 1: May Day
May 2: Madrid Day
June 1: Theophany
June 9: Pentecost
June 24: Summer Solstice (Jani Day)
August 15: Assumption of the Virgin Mary
October 1: National Anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus
December 8: Local Religious Holiday
December 24: Christmas Eve
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Boxing Day
If a public holiday falls on a weekend, there is no additional day off granted in lieu.
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