Cyprus holidays are celebrated with family and friends on resorts, beaches, vacation homes with parties and activities.
Here is a list of the holidays celebrated in Cyprus:
Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day
The Cyprus New Year is filled with amazing displays of fireworks, parties, music and dancing.
Thursday, 6 January 2011: Epiphany
This is a Christian religious holiday that marks the celebration of the Child Jesus to the Magi and Jesus’ Baptism.
Monday, 7 March 2011: Ash Monday
This day marks the start of the Christian lent, the time for forgiveness and fasting.
Friday, 25 March 2011: Greek Independence Day
This national holiday marks Greek’s Independence from the Ottoman Empire. This day is celebrated with parades, music and displays of historic exhibitions.
Friday, 1 April 2011: Greek Cypriot Day
This day is celebrates the establishment of the National Organization of the Cypriot Struggle, also known as EOKA (Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston) in the struggle for independence against British rule.
Friday, 22 April 2011: Orthodox Good Friday
This day marks the religious celebration of the death of Jesus Christ.
Monday, 25 April 2011: Orthodox Easter Monday
This day celebrates the Christian belief of Christ’s resurrection.
Sunday, 1 May 2011: May Day
Also known as “Labour Day”, this celebrates the worker’s labors and contributions to the country.
Monday, 13 June 2011: Orthodox Whit Monday
This holiday celebrates the Christian belief of the Holy Spirit’s descent on the disciples of Jesus Christ.
Monday, 15 August 2011: Assumption Day
This day marks the assumption of the Virgin Mary to Heaven.
Saturday, 1 October 2011: Cyprus Independence Day
This holiday marks Cyprus’ independence from British rule.
Friday, 28 October 2011: Ochi Day
This day marks the start of Greece’s participation in WWII at the rejection of the Ultimatum made by the Italian Dictator.
Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas
Monday, 26 December 2011: Second Day of Christmas
This religious holiday celebrates the Christian belief of the birth of Jesus Christ.
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