CyprusvsGreece
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
13
Days you're both off
3
Only Cyprus
1
Only Greece
What the numbers say
In 2026, Cyprus has 16 nationwide public holidays and Greece has 15, so Cyprus gets 1 more day off. They line up on 13 dates, including Πρωτοχρονιά, Θεοφάνεια, Καθαρή Δευτέρα and Επέτειος Ελληνικής Ανεξαρτησίας.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Cyprus has 13 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 11 for Greece (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Cyprus offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Greece offers 6 and 2. Cyprus has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Cyprus and April in Greece.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Cyprus
Greece is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Greece
Cyprus is working these days.