Working days 2026
In 2026 Cyprus has a total of 250 working days.
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
250
Public holidays
15
11 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Most: July (23 days) – Least: February (19 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Πρωτοχρονιά (THU)
- 06. Θεοφάνεια (TUE)
February
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 24. Καθαρά Δευτέρα (TUE)
March
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. Ευαγγελισμός, Εθνική Εορτή (WED)
April
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:3
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Κύπρος Εθνική Εορτή (WED)
- 10. Μεγάλη Παρασκευή (FRI)
- 12. Πάσχα (SUN)
- 13. Δευτέρα του Πάσχα (MON)
May
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά (FRI)
- 31. Πεντηκοστή (SUN)
June
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 15. Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου (SAT)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Ημέρα της Ανεξαρτησίας Κύπρος (THU)
- 28. Επέτειος του Όχι (WED)
November
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
December
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. Χριστούγεννα (FRI)
- 26. Δεύτερη μέρα των Χριστουγέννων (SAT)
Other years
Other countries
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.
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.