Local operating window
Business hours
Business hours in Nicosia
Plan business in Nicosia with standard Monday-through-Friday office and bank schedules, extended shopping mall retail, and late Mediterranean dining across the capital.
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Offices
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Category schedule
Typical weekly hours
Offices
ClosedStandard business hours for private sector companies, corporate headquarters, and professional services.
Mon
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Standard corporate operating window.
Tue
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Standard corporate operating window.
Wed
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Standard corporate operating window.
Thu
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Standard corporate operating window.
Fri
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Standard corporate operating window.
Sat
Closed
SunToday
Closed
Plan around closures
2026 public holidays · Cyprus
01 Jan New Year's DayΠρωτοχρονιά Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
06 Jan EpiphanyΘεοφάνεια Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
23 Feb Green MondayΚαθαρή Δευτέρα Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Mar Greek Independence DayΕπέτειος Ελληνικής Ανεξαρτησίας Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Apr Cyprus National DayΚυπριακή Εθνική Επέτειος Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
10 Apr Good FridayΜεγάλη Παρασκευή Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
13 Apr Easter MondayΔευτέρα της Διακαινησίμου Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
14 Apr Easter TuesdayΤρίτη της Διακαινησίμου Passed
Bank. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 May Labour DayΠρωτομαγιά Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
31 May PentecostΑγίου Πνεύματος Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Jun Whit MondayΔευτέρα Πεντηκοστής Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
15 Aug Assumption of the Virgin MaryΗ Κοίμησις της Θεοτόκου Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
01 Oct Cyprus Independence DayΕπέτειος Κυπριακής Ανεξαρτησίας Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
28 Oct Ohi DayΤο Όχι Passed
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
24 Dec Christmas EveΠαραμονή Χριστουγέννων 53 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
25 Dec Christmas DayΧριστούγεννα 54 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
26 Dec St. Stephen's DayΔεύτερη μέρα των Χριστουγέννων 55 days
Public. Banks, government services, and individual businesses may use reduced hours or close for the day.
Local planning
Business-hour guidance
Banking & Financial Services
Commercial bank branches in Nicosia close to the public early in the afternoon. Digital kiosks and ATMs are available 24/7.
Public Administrative Counters
Government counters and Citizen Service Centers generally require appointments for non-emergency civil transactions.
Shopping & Retail Districts
Major shopping centers like Mall of Cyprus run continuously all day, whereas traditional high-street shops may observe Wednesday afternoon quiet hours.
Dining Culture & Evening Pace
Restaurants in Nicosia serve late dinners into the evening, with reservations recommended on Friday and Saturday nights.