Public holiday in Cyprus
Orthodox Pentecost Monday in Cyprus
Monday, June 1, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Orthodox Pentecost Monday is a nationwide public holiday in Cyprus that follows Pentecost Sunday in the Orthodox calendar. It gives the island an extra spring bank-holiday day after one of the fixed points of the Orthodox liturgical year.
About Orthodox Pentecost Monday in Cyprus
In Cyprus, Orthodox Pentecost Monday is observed nationwide and is linked to the Orthodox feast of Pentecost, which falls the day after Pentecost Sunday in the church calendar. As a public holiday, it creates a long weekend around one of the main movable feasts in the Orthodox year and is part of the rhythm of holidays shaped by the Orthodox Christian calendar on the island.
How Orthodox Pentecost Monday is celebrated in Cyprus
The day is commonly treated as a day off across the country, with many people using the holiday for family time, rest or short outings after the church feast of Pentecost. Because it falls at the start of the week after Pentecost Sunday, it often serves as a quieter follow-on day rather than a day with separate public ceremonies.
Interesting facts
Its place in the calendar means the date changes from year to year, because it depends on the date of Orthodox Easter and the Pentecost season that follows it. The holiday is observed nationwide in Cyprus, not only in areas with a particular local tradition.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 Jun 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.