Cypriot Holidays
Easter
Holidays to Cyprus at Easter do not always coincide with the English Easter, so make sure you check your dates before booking your trip. If you do plan to book holidays to Cyprus at Easter, bear in mind that very few shops will be open during the celebrations so be prepared.
Green Monday
is the first day of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Great Lent. It is a huge celebration that occurs in the beginning of 7th week before Easter Sunday.
Green Monday is a national holiday in Cyprus, where it is celebrated with outdoor picnics and family days out.
Cyprus Independence Day
Celebrations honour the day in 1960 when Cyprus gained independence from Great Britain.
A public holiday all over the island, is marked with national events, military parades, parties and processions.
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