Cyprus country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (HI)
📍 Cyprus
Theme Independence Day 2027
Cyprus is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Nicosia, the national observance is Independence Day on 1 October, and the national colours are white and copper. Cyprus became an independent republic on 1 October 1960.
Capital and region (HI)
Nicosia is the capital. Cyprus sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Nicosia clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Friday, 1 October 2027. Cyprus became an independent republic on 1 October 1960. Locally it is called Independence Day. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are white and copper. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Cyprus?
The capital is Nicosia.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Friday, 1 October 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are white and copper.
What does the national day mark?
Cyprus became an independent republic on 1 October 1960.
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