Cyprus National Day2026 · Date · History
Official Cyprus diplomatic material lists Cyprus National Day on 1 April among the country’s public holidays.
About Cyprus National Day
The Republic of Cyprus marks April 1 as the anniversary of the beginning of the 1955–1959 anti-colonial armed campaign. Government commemorations were held on April 1, 2026.
This April 1 date is distinct from Cyprus Independence Day on October 1. Official embassy holiday schedules identify both dates separately.
Why Cyprus National Day matters
The date is commemorated in Greek Cypriot state and community remembrance of the period of British rule and the EOKA insurgency.
The history includes violence, divergent memories and communities with different experiences. Readers should distinguish the official Republic of Cyprus observance from claims that all people on the island share one interpretation.
History of Cyprus National Day
April 1, 1955 marked the launch of the EOKA campaign against British colonial rule; the period is usually dated 1955–1959. The Republic of Cyprus emerged as an independent state in 1960.
In 2026 the Presidency documented an April 1 national-anniversary event. Cyprus diplomatic holiday notices list April 1 separately from October 1 Independence Day.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
7 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Cyprus National Holiday
How to Observe Cyprus National Day
Read official museum resources alongside balanced historical research on the 1950s.
When attending memorials, respect differing interpretations and avoid glorifying harm to civilians.
Confirm public institution and transport hours using current local calendars.
Avoid conflating the April anniversary with Cyprus Independence Day on October 1.
Cyprus National Day Facts
Annual date: April 1 in the Republic of Cyprus.
Historical anchor: the 1955 beginning of the EOKA campaign.
Distinct national date: Independence Day on October 1.
State events documented for April 1, 2026.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Cyprus culture ministry — April 1 museum note (opens in a new tab)
Primary Institutional Evidence
Cyprus Embassy in Athens — 2026 holidays (opens in a new tab)
Primary Institutional Evidence
Republic of Cyprus Presidency — April 1 national anniversary 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Primary Institutional Evidence
Cyprus Financial Ombudsman — Public Holidays (opens in a new tab)
Cyprus Public Body
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Cyprus National Day?
1 April The documented recurrence rule is: 1 April.
Does Cyprus National Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Cyprus National Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Cyprus / public-holiday calendar. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Cyprus National Day?
The documented basis is: Official Cyprus diplomatic material lists Cyprus National Day on 1 April among the country’s public holidays.. Supporting evidence includes Cyprus Financial Ombudsman — Public Holidays. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is Cyprus National Day international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to Cyprus. Its fuller verified scope is: Cyprus / public-holiday calendar.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-10-08.
When is Cyprus National Day?
The April 1 anniversary is observed on April 1.
Does April 1 mark independence in 1960?
No. October 1 is the separately observed Independence Day.
What does April 1 commemorate?
The start of the 1955 anti-colonial EOKA campaign.
Do all communities share the same account?
No. This is a complex history, and accounts and commemorative traditions differ.
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