Banks, shops and offices are closed in Cyprus on the following dates: Fixed holidays:

1 January	New Year’s Day
6 January	Epiphany
25 March	Greek Independence Day
1 April	National Day
1 May	Labour Day
15 August	The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1 October	Cyprus Independence Day
28 October	Ochi Day
25 December	Christmas Day
26 December	Boxing Day

(Holidays falling on a weeked are not moved.) Movable feasts: Green Monday – 50 days before Greek Orthodox Easter Easter – note that Easter is celebrated according to the Greek Orthodox calendar and is usually over a different date than in the rest of Europe. The Tuesday after Easter Monday is taken as an extra day’s holiday. In 2006, Easter Sunday will fall on 23rd April.