Working Days – Cyprus
Cyprus has 14 official public holidays annually, including religious holidays and national observances. Businesses are required to close on these days, and employees are entitled to payment or compensatory time off. There is no substitute day system if a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
Annual summary
| Other year | Working days | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 250 | |
| 2025 | 248 | |
| 2026 | 250 | |
| 2027 | 252 |
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Frequently asked questions
If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, is the employee entitled to compensatory time off?
No, there is no compensatory time-off system in Cyprus. If the holiday coincides with a Saturday or Sunday, no additional day off is granted. The employee simply receives their regular pay for that day.
Which religious holidays are associated with Easter in 2026?
Four days: Good Friday (10 April), Easter Sunday (12 April) and Easter Monday (13 April), as well as Whit Monday (31 May). All are official public holidays with full salary payment.
How many working hours per week apply in Cyprus?
The standard working week is 40 hours per week. This is the legal standard for the majority of sectors and is used as the basis for calculating overtime and leave entitlements.
Do Cyprus public holidays vary by region?
No, there are no regional differences in public holidays. All 14 holidays apply uniformly throughout the country for both public and private sectors.
What happens if an employee works during a public holiday?
The employee is entitled to enhanced payment (typically an additional 100% of regular salary) or compensatory time off, depending on the employment contract and applicable collective agreements in place.