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What's open on Cyprus Independence Day 2026 in Cyprus?

Cyprus Independence Day falls on 2026-10-01. Cyprus Independence Day is a public holiday in CY. Banks and government offices close while most retail and supermarkets stay open.

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Most chains are expected to be closed.

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All Categories 5 Supermarkets & Groceries 2 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Banks & ATMs 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Cyprus Independence Day 2026

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

5 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Alphamega Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 alphamega.com.cy
Papantoniou Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 papantoniou.com.cy
CVS Pharmacy Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 cvspharmacy.com.cy
Cyprus Post Estimate	Post & Parcel Lockers	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 cypruspost.post
Bank of Cyprus Estimate	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 bankofcyprus.com

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Ohi Day 2026-10-28 Christmas Day 2026-12-25 St. Stephen's Day 2026-12-26 New Year's Day 2027-01-01 Epiphany 2027-01-06 Green Monday 2027-03-15 Greek Independence Day 2027-03-25 Cyprus National Day 2027-04-01 Good Friday 2027-04-30 Labour Day 2027-05-01 Easter Monday 2027-05-03 Easter Tuesday 2027-05-04 Pentecost 2027-06-20 Whit Monday 2027-06-21 Assumption of the Virgin Mary 2027-08-15

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Cyprus Independence Day in Cyprus?

Cyprus Independence Day is a public holiday in CY. Banks and government offices close while most retail and supermarkets stay open. Confirmed open chains include: Alphamega, Papantoniou, CVS Pharmacy. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Cyprus Independence Day 2026?

Cyprus Independence Day falls on 2026-10-01 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Cyprus Independence Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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