New Year's Day in Cyprus (2019)

New Year’s Day in Cyprus was observed on **January 1, 2019**, known locally as *Πρωτοχρονιά*. The holiday was celebrated nationwide across the island, marking the start of the Gregorian calendar year. Traditions typically included family gatherings, festive meals, and midnight fireworks, reflecting Cyprus’s blend of Greek cultural influences and modern customs. |*Πρωτοχρονιά* (Protochronia) is the Greek term used in Cyprus. |Yes, it was a nationwide public holiday observed across the country.