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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Greek National Day
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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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
📣 Traveler notes
Cyprus is an ancient island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, located south of Turkey. It offers a history exceeding 11,000 years, featuring archaeological sites, cedar forest trails, extensive beaches, and an average of 300 sunny days annually.
- Expect direct and open communication.
- Be mindful of strong family values.
- Maintain honesty and transparency in interactions.
- Show respect when discussing the country's political division.
- Accept hospitality when invited to a local home.
- Show genuine interest in the country's culture and history.
- Cypriots are hospitable and direct communicators. Respect the elderly and authority figures. Building relationships requires demonstrating dependability, transparency, and interest in the country. When discussing the country's division, use 'Republic of Cyprus' (southern portion) and 'Occupied Cyprus' or 'Occupied Area' (northern portion) to maintain respect.
About this holiday
The Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston was a Greek Cypriot nationalist guerrilla organization that fought for the end of British rule in Cyprus and eventual union with Greece.