Christmas and New Year in Cyprus 2025-2026
Christmas and New Year in Cyprus are a time when the island fills with lights, festive markets, the aroma of cinnamon, music, and the warmth of a Mediterranean winter. Despite the lack of snow, Cypriot towns and villages turn into a real Christmas fairytale: with decorated squares, winter festivals, live fir trees, and vibrant events for the whole family.
In the 2025–2026 season, the festive program will become even broader and more diverse. New photo zones and themed routes will appear in the cities, connecting different festive locations into a single “Christmas path”.
In addition, free children’s cooking workshops and craft activities that do not require registration are planned in Limassol and Larnaca. And in Nicosia, a large New Year light parade is scheduled, which will take place on the first weekend of December and open the winter season of festive events.
About Christmas and New Year in Cyprus
Cyprus combines traditions, a festive atmosphere, and a warm southern winter, creating a special Christmas mood. Markets, decorated squares, themed villages, installations, children’s zones appear on the streets, and dozens of festive events take place in cities and in the mountains.
Useful related materials
To get a better idea of what festive markets are like, which customs Cypriots preserve, and how the island changes in December, take a look at our detailed overview of Cypriot Christmas traditions.
Christmas in Cyprus: traditions, history, and winter customs
Those planning to travel around the festive villages will appreciate our guide to the Christmas Villages 2025–2026 program — with a description of each village, its atmosphere, and interesting activities.
Detailed overview of the Christmas villages of Cyprus
For those decorating their homes for the holidays, up-to-date information on where in Cyprus you can buy live New Year trees grown in state nurseries will be useful.
Where to buy a live Christmas tree in Cyprus 2025
And if you are looking for events, concerts, festivals, and festive activities — our listings bring together the most interesting events of the winter season across the entire island.
Cyprus events calendar — concerts, festivals, celebrations
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