Public holiday in Cyprus
New Year's Day in Cyprus
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
New Year's Day is a nationwide public holiday in Cyprus on 1 January. It marks the start of the calendar year and is one of the fixed holiday dates observed across the country.
About New Year's Day in Cyprus
In Cyprus, New Year's Day is a nationwide public holiday and the first holiday of the calendar year. It is mainly a day of rest and family time after the late-night celebrations that welcome the new year. Because it falls at the start of the year, it also gives the country an immediate public-holiday break on 1 January, with many routine activities reduced for the day.
Traditions
Celebration in Cyprus is centered on the turn of the year rather than on formal public rituals. Common customs include midnight greetings, social visits, shared meals and the cutting of vasilopita, a New Year cake that is also known in Greek-speaking communities beyond Cyprus.
How New Year's Day is celebrated in Cyprus
People usually mark the day quietly after New Year’s Eve festivities, with home gatherings, family meals and informal visits. In many homes, the first day of the year is kept for rest and for exchanging good wishes for the months ahead.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 Jan 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.