Public holiday in Cyprus
Greek Independence Day in Cyprus
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Greek Independence Day is a nationwide public holiday in Cyprus on 25 March. It marks the anniversary of Greece’s 1821 uprising and is observed in a country with close historical and cultural ties to Greece.
About Greek Independence Day in Cyprus
In Cyprus, Greek Independence Day is a national public holiday that recognizes the start of the Greek War of Independence. Its observance reflects the island’s strong cultural and linguistic connection with Greece, which makes the day familiar in schools, public ceremonies and family life across the country. The holiday falls near the end of March and is separate from Cyprus’s own Independence Day in October, so it is one of the dates on the calendar that highlights the shared but distinct national identities of Cyprus and Greece.
History
The holiday commemorates the 25 March 1821 beginning of the Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule. In Cyprus, the date became established as a public holiday as part of the island’s modern civic calendar, while its meaning continued to be tied to the Greek national anniversary rather than to a separate Cypriot event.
Traditions
Common observance in Cyprus includes flag displays and commemorative school activities. The day is also associated with church services and other formal memorial expressions in communities where Greek national anniversaries are marked.
How Greek Independence Day is celebrated in Cyprus
Across Cyprus, the day is generally marked by a quieter public atmosphere than an ordinary working day, with public commemorations and school events where they are held. In places that organize civic observances, people may attend ceremonies or view flag displays and wreath-laying linked to the anniversary.
Interesting facts
The date is the same one used for Greek Independence Day in Greece, which gives the holiday a shared cross-border character for Greek-speaking communities. It is one of Cyprus’s nationwide public holidays rather than a regional observance.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 Mar 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
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