GreecevsCyprus
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
14
Days you're both off
1
Only Greece
3
Only Cyprus
What the numbers say
In 2026, Greece has 15 nationwide public holidays and Cyprus has 16, so Cyprus gets 1 more day off. They line up on 14 dates, including Πρωτοχρονιά, Θεοφάνεια, Καθαρά Δευτέρα and Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Greece has 11 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 13 for Cyprus (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Greece offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Cyprus offers 6 and 4. Cyprus has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Greece and April in Cyprus.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Greece
Cyprus is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Cyprus
Greece is working these days.