Public holiday in Cyprus
Boxing Day in Cyprus
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Boxing Day is a nationwide public holiday in Cyprus on 26 December. It follows Christmas Day and is part of the year-end holiday period across the country.
About Boxing Day in Cyprus
In Cyprus, Boxing Day is observed as a nationwide public holiday on 26 December. It sits immediately after Christmas Day, so it is part of the short holiday break at the end of December and is commonly treated as a day for recovery, family time and unhurried visits after the main Christmas observance.
History
Boxing Day in Cyprus follows the broader European Christian calendar and the modern public-holiday framework used on the island. Its observance as a public holiday is part of Cyprus’s settled December holiday period rather than a separate local commemoration with a distinct national origin story.
Traditions
The day is commonly spent in a quieter way than Christmas Day, with family meals, visits to relatives and time at home. In the Cypriot setting, it generally continues the festive pattern established over Christmas rather than introducing separate customs of its own.
How Boxing Day is celebrated in Cyprus
Because it is a public holiday nationwide, the day is typically low-key. Many people use it to rest, meet family or enjoy remaining holiday gatherings, and it falls within a time when festive routines often continue into the final days of December.
Interesting facts
Boxing Day in Cyprus is observed on the same date each year, 26 December. It is a nationwide holiday rather than one limited to a particular district or city.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 Dec 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.