Good Friday (Orthodox)
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
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.
Is Easter Sunday (Orthodox) a Public Holiday?
Easter Sunday (Orthodox) is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, May 5, 2024 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Cyprus.
It is common to crack or smash painted eggs on Orthodox Easter Day.
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About Easter Sunday (Orthodox)
Read more about Easter Sunday (Orthodox).Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Apr 28 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2020 | Sun | Apr 19 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2021 | Sun | May 2 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2022 | Sun | Apr 24 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2023 | Sun | Apr 16 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2024 | Sun | May 5 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2025 | Sun | Apr 20 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2026 | Sun | Apr 12 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2027 | Sun | May 2 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2028 | Sun | Apr 16 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2029 | Sun | Apr 8 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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Easter Monday (Orthodox)
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