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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 a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2026, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.
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
Note: Holidays that fall in a weekend are moved to the nearest Monday.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sun | Apr 19 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | May 2 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Apr 24 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Apr 16 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | May 5 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2025 | Sun | Apr 20 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2026 | Sun | Apr 12 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | May 2 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2028 | Sun | Apr 16 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2029 | Sun | Apr 8 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2030 | Sun | Apr 28 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Official 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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