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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Greek Independence Day
Thursday, March 25, 2027
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly closed
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
25
Holiday
FRI
26
Bridge Day
SAT
27
Weekend
SUN
28
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on March 26
📣 Traveler notes
Cyprus is an ancient Mediterranean island with a history exceeding 11,000 years. Visitors can explore extensive archaeological sites, hike through cedar forests, and enjoy beaches, typically experiencing sunshine for 300 days annually.
- Be direct and straightforward in communication, as indirectness may be perceived negatively.
- Show genuine interest in the culture and people.
- Respect the varying and strong perspectives regarding the island's division.
- Use 'Republic of Cyprus' and 'Occupied Cyprus/Area' when discussing the island's division.
- Accept any hospitality when invited to a local home.
- Demonstrate dependability by following through on commitments.
- Cypriots generally value directness, honesty, and loyalty. It is customary to show respect to the elderly and authority figures, and to be mindful of local family values. Expect locals to ask direct personal questions when getting acquainted.
About this holiday
Greek Independence Day is a national holiday in the Republic of Cyprus, celebrated on October 1st. It marks the commemoration of Cyprus's independence from British rule, established through the London and Zürich Agreements signed by Greece, Turkey, and the United Kingdom on August 16, 1960.