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Public Holiday
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Ohi Day
Saturday, October 28, 2028
October 2028
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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, located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, is an ancient civilization with over 11,000 years of history. Tourists can explore archaeological sites, hike through cedar forests, and visit numerous beaches, enjoying an average of 300 sunny days annually.
- Respect the elderly and local authorities.
- Maintain transparent and honest communication.
- Show genuine interest in the culture and history.
- Accept hospitality fully when visiting a local home.
- Use correct political terminology (Republic vs. Occupied Area).
- Show respect to the elderly and authority figures. Cypriots value loyalty and direct communication, so maintaining honesty and transparency is appreciated. When invited to a home, accepting offerings is customary; refusal may be considered insulting. When discussing the country's division, use the accepted terminology: Republic of Cyprus and Occupied Cyprus/Area.
About this holiday
Ohi Day is celebrated on October 28th in Cyprus, Greece, and global Greek communities. It commemorates Greece's rejection of an ultimatum issued by Benito Mussolini in 1940, leading to a counterattack during the Greco-Italian War.