Green Monday in Cyprus is observed on the first Monday of Lent each year. In 2024, it will be celebrated on March 18. The day marks the beginning of the Lenten period. On this day, Christians in Cyprus and Greece eat special fasting food, visit the countryside, and fly kites. It also takes place with picnics, prayers, and fasting at the beginning of the auspicious period of Lent.
History of Green Monday Cyprus
Green Monday in Cyprus marks the beginning of the Lent period. In Greece, people know the day as Clean Monday. The holiday begins the countdown for Easter Sunday and runs precisely 40 days after the Day. As per Christian mythology, Jesus fasted for 40 days in a desert.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 18 | Monday |
| 2025 | March 18 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | March 18 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | March 18 | Thursday |
| 2028 | March 18 | Saturday |
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FAQs
The day is celebrated on the first Monday of the Lent festival — 40 days before Easter Sunday.
Cyprus Green Monday takes place on the first day of Lent and marks the beginning of the holy period.