There are still five working weeks until the New Year, but many people are already looking at the calendar to find out when the weekends (especially the three-day weekends) will be in Cyprus in the New Year 2025.
And it's no wonder! Who would turn down a little holiday and the opportunity to go on an extraordinary holiday. Especially as the coming year will offer the islanders more than one such opportunity.
The long weekend in 2025 will fall on Clean Monday (3 March), Cataclysmos (9 June) and Assumption (15 August). In addition, New Year's Day (1 January) falls on Wednesday, Epiphany (6 January) on Monday, Annunciation (25 March) on Tuesday and Christmas (25 and 26 December) on Thursday and Friday. Let's take a closer look at which holidays are expected in 2025, their significance and how they are celebrated.
In Cyprus, official holidays are days off for most government offices, banks and businesses. Here is the full list of public holidays for the coming year. Holidays in Cyprus in 2025.
January
1 January (Wednesday), New Year's Eve
Has been celebrated loudly and brightly in recent years. Cypriots like to spend the day with their families, but parties, fireworks and traditional dinners are also organised.
6 January (Monday), Epiphany
This religious holiday has a special significance for Cyprus. Church services are held on this day, as well as the ritual of the consecration of water, which often includes a symbolic dip in the sea.
March
3 March, Monday, Green (Clean) Monday
The first day of Lent, which lasts for seven weeks until Easter. Traditionally, all houses are cleaned and Lagan, the Lenten bread, is baked, while Cypriots take their families to the countryside to fly kites in the sky.
25 March (Tuesday), Annunciation and Greek Independence Day
An important date that highlights Cyprus' links with Greece. The day is marked by parades, cultural events and patriotic celebrations.
April
1 April (Tuesday), National Resistance Day
The date commemorates the beginning of Cyprus' struggle for independence from British rule. It is a day of national pride and remembrance.
20 April (Sunday), Easter
One of the most important and popular holidays for Greek Cypriots. People gather for family dinners, enjoy traditional cuisine and celebrate the resurrection of Christ.
21 April (Monday), Easter Monday
The Monday after Easter is traditionally a public holiday in Cyprus, when all shops and other establishments are closed. Banks are also closed on the Tuesday after Easter.
May
1 May (Thursday), Labour Day
International Labour Day is celebrated with demonstrations and outdoor events.
June
9 June (Monday), Trinity (Kataklysmos)
The holiday commemorates the Flood and the rescue of Noah. Celebrations include masses on the coast, concerts and traditional water games.
August
15 August (Friday), Dormition of the Virgin Mary
One of the biggest Orthodox holidays. On this day, Cypriots visit churches and gather with loved ones around the festive table.
October
1 October (Wednesday), Cyprus Independence Day
A celebration of the declaration of independence in 1960. On this day, Cyprus holds a military parade and many celebrations.
28 October (Tuesday), Ohi Day
The date commemorates the rejection of the Italian ultimatum in 1940. There are parades in schools and ceremonies in towns.
December
25 December (Thursday), Christmas Day
One of the most important religious holidays in Cyprus. It's also the perfect time for family gatherings, gift giving and traditional food. Festive markets and the Christmas spirit are all over the island.
26 December (Friday), Boxing Day
Cypriots exchange gifts. In the old days, it was customary for the aristocracy to give gifts on 26 December to their vassals and servants, who had the day off because they were serving at their masters' feast on Christmas Day.
Rich in culture, history and tradition, Cyprus celebrates many religious and national festivals every year. These events play an important role in Cypriot life, uniting communities, upholding spiritual values and commemorating important historical milestones.
As Cyprus is a predominantly Orthodox country, most religious festivals are linked to the traditions of the Greek Orthodox Church. They are deeply rooted in the culture and are accompanied by unique rituals and celebrations. The national holidays of Cyprus are linked to important historical events that reflect the struggle for freedom and independence. They are celebrated with great patriotism and pride.
In addition to the official public and religious holidays, Cyprus has many unofficial holidays and traditions that play an important role in the cultural and social life of the island. These dates are often linked to seasonal events, local customs or international trends that have become popular among Cypriots. Among the most colourful and significant are Carnival and Halloween. The island also celebrates various festivals almost every month. For example: wine, roses, strawberries, pastels, fish, cherries. The list goes on and on. They are not included in the official list of holidays in Cyprus, but they are almost always held on a Saturday or Sunday.
Holidays in Cyprus are a great opportunity to get in touch with the local culture. At Easter you can see unique church services, while at Kataklysmos you can enjoy the bustling festivities by the sea. In winter, Christmas transforms Cyprus into a fairytale destination with lights and markets.
Cypriots like to use the long weekend to travel around the island or beyond. Popular destinations include the Troodos Mountains, the coast of Ayia Napa and historical sites such as ancient Kourion or Kolossi Castle. Cypriots also often fly to Greece to visit relatives during the holidays.
Holidays in Cyprus are a time when tradition and modernity intertwine, creating a unique atmosphere of joy and unity. Religious rituals recall deep spiritual roots, while national holidays emphasise the importance of historical heritage. Visiting Cyprus during the holidays is an opportunity not only to enjoy the island's culture and hospitality, but also to take part in its unique celebrations.
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