Orthodox Easter Day in Bulgaria
Quick Facts
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.Name
Orthodox Easter DayOrthodox Easter Day 2013
Sunday, May 5, 2013Orthodox Easter Day 2014
Sunday, April 20, 2014List of dates for other years
Many Orthodox churches base their Easter date on the Julian calendar, which often differs from the Gregorian calendar that is used by many western countries. Therefore the Orthodox Easter period often occurs later than the Easter period that falls around the time of the March equinox.
Roasted lamb is served on Easter Day.
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About Orthodox Easter Day
Read more about Orthodox Easter Day.Orthodox Easter Day Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Apr 15 | 1990 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 7 | 1991 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 26 | 1992 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 18 | 1993 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | May 1 | 1994 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 23 | 1995 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 14 | 1996 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 27 | 1997 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 19 | 1998 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 11 | 1999 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 30 | 2000 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 15 | 2001 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | May 5 | 2002 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 27 | 2003 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 11 | 2004 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | May 1 | 2005 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 23 | 2006 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 8 | 2007 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 27 | 2008 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 19 | 2009 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 4 | 2010 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 24 | 2011 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 15 | 2012 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | May 5 | 2013 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 20 | 2014 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
| Sun | Apr 12 | 2015 | Orthodox Easter Day | National holiday |
Related holidays
- Orthodox Holy Saturday ―Saturday, May 4, 2013
- Orthodox Good Friday ―Friday, May 3, 2013
- Orthodox Easter Monday ―Monday, May 6, 2013
Other holidays in May 2013 in Bulgaria
- Labor Day ―Wednesday, May 1, 2013
- Orthodox Good Friday ―Friday, May 3, 2013
- Orthodox Holy Saturday ―Saturday, May 4, 2013
- St. George's Day ―Monday, May 6, 2013
- Orthodox Easter Monday ―Monday, May 6, 2013
- Culture and Literacy Day ―Friday, May 24, 2013
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