Cyprus Public Holidays in 2020
Cyprus has a total of 25 holidays in 2020. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Epiphany |
Monday, January 6, 2020 | Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism. |
| Green Monday |
Monday, March 2, 2020 | Green Monday is a national holiday in Cyprus |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2020 | March Equinox in Cyprus (Nicosia) |
| Greek Independence Day |
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Greek Independence Day is a national holiday in Cyprus |
| Daylight Saving Time starts |
Sunday, March 29, 2020 | Daylight Saving Time starts in Cyprus |
| Cyprus National Holiday |
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | Cyprus National Holiday is a national holiday in Cyprus |
| Good Friday (Orthodox) |
Friday, April 17, 2020 | Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion. |
| Holy Saturday (Orthodox) |
Saturday, April 18, 2020 | The Saturday before Easter Sunday is also known as Holy Saturday for many Orthodox churches worldwide. |
| Easter Sunday (Orthodox) |
Sunday, April 19, 2020 | Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches. |
| Easter Monday (Orthodox) |
Monday, April 20, 2020 | Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday. |
| Orthodox Easter Tuesday (banks only) |
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 | Orthodox Easter Tuesday (banks only) is a bank holiday in Cyprus |
| Labour Day/May Day |
Friday, May 1, 2020 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Orthodox Pentecost Monday |
Monday, June 8, 2020 | Orthodox Pentecost Monday is a national holiday and Orthodox holiday in Cyprus |
| June Solstice |
Saturday, June 20, 2020 | June Solstice in Cyprus (Nicosia) |
| Assumption of the Virgin Mary |
Saturday, August 15, 2020 | The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year. |
| September Equinox |
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | September Equinox in Cyprus (Nicosia) |
| Cyprus Independence Day |
Thursday, October 1, 2020 | Cyprus Independence Day is a national holiday in Cyprus |
| Daylight Saving Time ends |
Sunday, October 25, 2020 | Daylight Saving Time ends in Cyprus |
| Ochi Day |
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 | Ochi Day is a national holiday in Cyprus |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2020 | December Solstice in Cyprus (Nicosia) |
| Christmas Eve |
Thursday, December 24, 2020 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2020 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Boxing Day |
Saturday, December 26, 2020 | Boxing Day is a national holiday in Cyprus |
| New Year's Eve |
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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