Independence Day (Cyprus)
In Cyprus, Independence Day falls on 1 October. It is celebrated by festivals at schools and a large military parade in the capital.[1] Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960 after Cyprus won full sovereignty from Britain.[2]
| Independence Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Cyprus |
| Date | 1 October |
| Next time | 1 October 2022 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Effective date of the London-Zürich Agreements was 16 August 1960, but the public holiday was moved to 1 October to avoid summer heat and tourist season.[3]
References
- "Independence day of Cyprus – 25th March". Archived 18 August 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- "August 16, 1960: Cyprus Gains Independence from Britain". Archived 5 July 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- Faustmann, Hubert (2001). "Independence Postponed: Cyprus 1959-1960". The Cyprus Review. 13–14: 99.
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