Green Monday in 🇨🇾 Cyprus
Public Holiday
Yes
National Holiday
No
Type
Public Holiday
Green Monday in Cyprus
Green Monday (Kathara Deftera) in Cyprus marks the start of Orthodox Lent; Cypriots picnic outdoors with fasting foods like halloumi, olives, and lagana bread, making it one of the island's most festive spring days.
About Green Monday
Greek Orthodox holiday marking the first day of Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera), the beginning of Great Lent, celebrated with outdoor picnics, kite-flying, lagana bread, and Lenten foods.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 18 | Monday |
| 2025 | March 3 | Monday |
| 2026 | Feb. 23 | Monday |
| 2027 | March 15 | Monday |
| 2028 | Feb. 28 | Monday |
| 2029 | Feb. 19 | Monday |
| 2030 | March 11 | Monday |