August 2025 Hosts Rare Black Moon
The Black Moon returns in August, but the date you’ll experience it depends on your time zone. Discover when and why this lunar event takes place.
Many Orthodox churches around the world observe Easter Monday, which is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Is Easter Monday a Public Holiday?
Easter Monday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Paining eggs is a tradition during the Easter period.
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About Easter Monday
Read more about Easter Monday.Easter Monday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mon | Apr 20 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | May 3 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Apr 25 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | Apr 17 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | May 6 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Apr 21 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| 2026 | Mon | Apr 13 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | May 3 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Mon | Apr 17 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Mon | Apr 9 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| 2030 | Mon | Apr 29 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
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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