Cyprus banks shut on October 28 for Ohi Day holiday
The Central Bank of Cyprus says all branches will be closed on Wednesday for the Ohi Day national holiday, though digital banking channels stay open.
Branches across the island will not operate on Wednesday, October 28, as Cyprus observes Ohi Day, according to an announcement from the Central Bank of Cyprus. The regulator said in-person banking services will be suspended for the public holiday.
The date marks Greece's refusal of a Fascist Italian ultimatum in 1940 and its subsequent entry into the Second World War, a commemoration shared by Greece and Cyprus. Customers with pending branch business are urged to plan ahead, while online and mobile platforms continue to function as normal.
What it means for residents
Anyone who has left a branch errand for midweek — depositing a cheque, sorting paperwork, signing at the counter — will find the doors locked on Wednesday, so the sensible move is to shift those tasks to Tuesday or later in the week.
- Plan payments early: standing orders and card transactions are unaffected, but cash withdrawals and counter deposits should be done before the holiday.
- Use digital channels: transfers, balance checks and bill payments through apps and online portals keep working throughout the day.
- Check before you travel: public services and some shops may also keep reduced hours on October 28, so confirm opening times before setting out.
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