CyprusvsTürkiye
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
2
Days you're both off
14
Only Cyprus
12
Only Türkiye
What the numbers say
In 2026, Cyprus has 16 nationwide public holidays and Türkiye has 14, so Cyprus gets 2 more days off. They line up on 2 dates, including Πρωτοχρονιά and Πρωτομαγιά.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Cyprus has 13 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 10 for Türkiye (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); Türkiye offers 3 and 5. Türkiye has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Cyprus and May in Türkiye.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Cyprus
Türkiye is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Türkiye
Cyprus is working these days.