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Supermarkets to Remain Open on Saturday Despite Public Holiday in Cyprus

Published January 16, 2026, 08:22
Supermarkets to Remain Open on Saturday Despite Public Holiday in Cyprus

Despite the declaration of January 17th as a public holiday in Cyprus due to the funeral of former President George Vassiliou, supermarkets will remain open on Saturday. Andreas Hadjiadamou, Executive Secretary of the Cyprus Supermarkets Association, stated that the private sector will operate as usual, including supermarkets. Employees will work normally, in accordance with existing legislation governing work on Saturdays and Sundays, with no special arrangements planned due to the holiday.