Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Cyprus
Cyprus has 11 long weekends in 2026 and 10 in 2027. The longest break is 6 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Thursday off around Good Friday for a 6-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
11
Bridge opps
- 6d
Good Friday & Easter Monday & Easter Tuesday
Thu 9 Apr – Tue 14 Apr
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Greek Independence Day
Sat 21 Mar – Wed 25 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Cyprus National Day
Sat 28 Mar – Wed 1 Apr
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
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Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 6d
Good Friday & Labour Day & Easter Monday & Easter Tuesday
Thu 29 Apr – Tue 4 May
Take Thursday off
- 5d
New Year's Day
Fri 1 Jan – Tue 5 Jan
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Epiphany
Sat 2 Jan – Wed 6 Jan
Take Monday + Tuesday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Cyprus 2026
All 18 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Cyprus 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Cyprus 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Cyprus 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Cyprus have in 2026?
Cyprus has 11 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Cyprus have in 2027?
Cyprus has 10 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Cyprus?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Good Friday & Easter Monday & Easter Tuesday (Fri 10 Apr – Tue 14 Apr). Take Thursday as annual leave to get a 6-day break with only 1 day of leave.