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Shabbat in Ayia Napa

Shabbat Worldwide·Ayia Napa·Cyprus

Where to spend Shabbat, where to eat, and how to prepare in advance

Verified by Kosher TravelingUpdated: 2 September 2026
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Ayia Napa has no eruv. Shabbat meals by advance registration through Chabad of Ayia Napa. This Shabbat: candle lighting at 18:49, Shabbat ends at 19:44.

Times are computed for the city's coordinates — verify against the community calendar for practical halachic use. Register for meals as early as possible.

Daily Times
Times

When does Shabbat start and end in Ayia Napa?

Shabbat Nitzavim–Vayelech times in Ayia Napa4 September5 September
Candle lighting
18:49
Sunset
19:07
Nightfall
19:33
Shabbat ends
19:44
The full schedule and upcoming Shabbatot
Preparation

How to prepare for Shabbat in Ayia Napa?

Preparation starts before Friday: meal registration closes in advance, and last shopping is done in time.

ThursdayRegister
Register for meals

Shabbat meal registration is online and closes before Shabbat. Places fill up early, especially in summer and on holidays.

To meals & registration
FridayShopping
Stock up in advance

If you have a kitchen or want a backup for Shabbat — Kosher Mini Market – Chabad Ayia Napa is right by the Chabad house.

To the market page
Friday18:49
Candle lighting

This week's candle-lighting time. It shifts weekly and is recomputed — don't rely on last week's time.

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Meals

Where to eat on Shabbat in Ayia Napa?

Kosher restaurants are closed on Shabbat, so there are two options: a meal booked in advance, or stocking up before Shabbat and eating where you stay.

4 September
Friday night
Chabad of Ayia Napa · Advance registration
5 September
Day meal
Chabad of Ayia Napa · Advance registration
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Eruv

Is there an eruv in Ayia Napa?

Ayia Napa has no eruv

There is no eruv — do not carry on Shabbat outside a private domain, and plan for this in advance.

Lodging

Where to stay for Shabbat in Ayia Napa?

FAQ

FAQ about Shabbat in Ayia Napa