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Cyprus Festivals and Events

Updated 28 October 2026 · 3 min read · How we work

Cyprus's recurring calendar runs from Epiphany on 6 January and Limassol Carnival in February or March, through Orthodox Easter and Kataklysmos, to August fairs at Kykkos, Panagia and Lefkara and a three-day fair at Omodos on 14 September. Exact programmes change each year, so confirm them on the Visit Cyprus events calendar.

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Travellers choosing dates around a festival or a fair, or wondering what is on during their stay.
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The bell tower and facade of Saint Lazarus Church in Larnaca
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In this guide
  1. The recurring calendar
  2. Where to check each year's dates
  3. Planning around a festival

Cyprus has a rich calendar of religious holidays, carnivals and village fairs, and some of the best are small and local. This page lists the recurring ones that Visit Cyprus and Limassol Tourism describe, by month. It does not list this year's programmes, because those change: for dates and times, use the official Visit Cyprus events calendar. Public holiday dates are on Cyprus public holidays.

The recurring calendar

WhenWhatWhat the source says
6 JanuaryEpiphany DayA public holiday. Ceremonies vary by place and year: see Cyprus in winter and check the local municipality.
February or MarchLimassol CarnivalLimassol Tourism describes an eleven-day carnival that ends with a parade on the final Sunday. Green Monday, a public holiday, follows.
April or MayOrthodox EasterThe main Greek Orthodox festival. Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. See Cyprus in spring.
MayLanes and Courtyards of LaniaVisit Cyprus says the women of Lania open their yards to visitors every May.
JuneKataklysmos (Festival of the Flood)A public holiday on the Monday of Pentecost, which falls in June in each year from 2026 to 2029.
14 and 15 AugustPanagia fair and Ta RogiatikaVisit Cyprus says a large religious festival is held on 14 August at the Chrysorrogiatissa monastery near Panagia, and the Ta Rogiatika festival of music and dance on 15 August.
15 AugustAssumption of the Virgin MaryA public holiday. Visit Cyprus says Kykkos Monastery also holds a religious fair on this date.
AugustLefkara FestivalVisit Cyprus says the annual festival includes music, dance, theatre and handicraft exhibitions.
8 SeptemberKykkos Monastery fairA religious fair for the Birth of the Virgin, according to Visit Cyprus.
14 SeptemberOmodos Holy Cross fairVisit Cyprus calls it one of the biggest religious fairs on the island, lasting three days, with vendors in the square.
SeptemberPissouri celebration for Agios AndreasA celebration held in the village every September, according to Visit Cyprus.
1 and 28 OctoberNational daysCyprus Independence Day and Greek National Anniversary Day, both public holidays.

Visit Cyprus adds that Pissouri and Omodos also host events in their squares during the summer and around Easter. Treat the dates above as recurring patterns, not as this year's programme.

Where to check each year's dates

  • Visit Cyprus events calendar: the official portal lists current events at visitcyprus.com/events.
  • Limassol Tourism: publishes each year's carnival dates and programme at limassoltourism.com.
  • The municipality or village: small fairs are often announced locally, so confirm with the village or your host.

Planning around a festival

  • Book early: festival weekends and public holidays can fill hotels and rental cars, so confirm availability for your dates.
  • Check opening hours: public holidays close shops, banks and public services, as described on Cyprus public holidays.
  • Respect religious events: fairs and services are religious occasions. Keep a distance, keep quiet and follow local guidance.
  • Combine with a village visit: see villages in Cyprus for Omodos, Lefkara and Panagia.

For general planning, see the Cyprus travel guide and best time to visit Cyprus.

Check before you go

Hours, prices and schedules change. Confirm them at the source:

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