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Cyprus
Cyprus guarantees 20 working days/year (Annual Holidays Act 8/1967). 13th-month bonus usual. Maternity 22 wks (up to 26 if twins), paternity 2 wks.
Authority: Annual Holidays Act 8/1967 · SI · MLSI
Leave
20 working days
13th month
Usual
Public holidays
15
Maternity
22 wks · 75% SI
Paternity
2 wks
Sick
SI 60% d4+
01
Annual paid leave
Act 8/196720 working days (4 wks @ 5 days). CLAs often extend to 22-25 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 20 j | 100% | Loi 8/1967 |
Official sources: MLSI
02
Public holidays
15 holidays15 holidays (Orthodox + national). Mix with Catholic in Northern Cyprus.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | New Year | All | — |
| 6 Jan | Epiphany | All | — |
| Variable | Green Monday | All | Lent |
| 25 Mar | Greek Indep. | All | — |
| 1 Apr | Cyprus National Day | All | EOKA |
| Apr-May | Good Friday + Orthodox Easter (3 j) | All | Variable |
| 1 May | Labour Day | All | — |
| May-Jun | Pentecost Monday | All | — |
| 15 Aug | Assumption | All | — |
| 1 Oct | Cyprus Indep. | All | — |
| 28 Oct | Ohi Day | All | — |
| 24-26 Dec | Christmas | All | — |
Official sources: MLSI
03
Sick leave
SI 60%3-day waiting. SI 60% from day 4 up to 156 days.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-3 | 3 j | Non payé | Carence |
| Day 4+ | — | 60% SI | Max 156 j |
Official sources: SI
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
22 wks matMaternity 22 wks (32+ if twins/triplets). Paternity 2 wks. Parental 18 wks/parent until child age 8.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 22 sem | 75% SI | — |
| Paternity | 2 sem | 75% | — |
| Parental | 18 sem/parent | Unpaid | Jusqu’à 8 ans |
Official sources: MLSI
05
Special leaves
CLACLA leaves: marriage 5 days, bereavement 3 days, birth 1 day father.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 5 j | Variable | CCT |
| Bereavement | 3 j | Variable | CCT |
Official sources: MLSI
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Cyprus absence management
Illizeo applies Act 8/1967 + SI + Orthodox Easter.
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