School Holidays in Cyprus 2025-2026

School holidays are a great opportunity to spend more time with your kids, but it can turn into a headache thinking about how to get your kids busy. Planning ahead is essential for parents, whether you’re booking a family trip, enrolling your child in a camp, or arranging after-school activities.

Here’s an overview of the official school holidays in Cyprus for the academic year 2025-2026.

Term Dates for Public Schools in Cyprus

Please note that these dates apply to most public primary and secondary schools, while private schools may follow slightly different calendars – check it with your school! They might have slightly different term start/end dates, longer or shorter mid-term breaks, additional holidays.

Start of the School Year:

First day of school – Monday, 8 September 2025

Public Holidays (Schools Closed)

1 October 2025 (Wednesday): Cyprus Independence Day

28 October 2025 (Tuesday): Ohi Day

Christmas Holidays: 25 December 2025 – 6 January 2026

30 January 2026 (Friday): Greek Letters Day (coincides with the Feast of the Three Holy Hierarchs in the Orthodox Christian Church)

23 February 2026: Green Monday

25 March 2026 (Tuesday): Greek Independence Day

1 April 2026 (Wednesday): Cyprus National Day

Orthodox Easter Break: Schools usually close Friday, 3 April 2026, and reopen Monday, 20 April 2026

1 May 2026 (Friday): Labour Day

1 June 2026: Monday of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost)

End of the School Year

Last day of classes – Friday, 26 June 2026

Public schools close by late June 2026 and reopen in early September, giving children about 10 weeks of summer break. This period is ideal for enrolling in summer camps, exploring language programs, art workshops, or sports academies.

Planning Tips for Parents:

• Be sure to book summer camps early, e.g., April or May is the ideal time to secure your spot, especially for popular or unusual (extreme) programs.
• Consider choosing different locations or types of activities than you would in summer. These cooler seasons are perfect for nature-based camps.
• Also, keep in mind the mid-week public holidays like 1 October, 28 October, and 25 March. These are great opportunities for a day of fun, whether it’s rope parks, hiking, horse riding, or other outdoor adventures that don’t require a full week commitment.

SummerAfter is here to help you discover great camps, after-school activities, and fun ideas for every school break throughout 2025-2026!