Do You Get a Black Moon?
What is a Black Moon, and why does it happen in December?
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 Coptic Easter a Public Holiday?
Coptic Easter is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2025, 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 Coptic Easter
Read more about Coptic Easter.Coptic Easter Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Apr 28 | Coptic Easter | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | Apr 19 | Coptic Easter | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | May 2 | Coptic Easter | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Apr 24 | Coptic Easter | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Apr 16 | Coptic Easter | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | May 5 | Coptic Easter | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Sun | Apr 20 | Coptic Easter | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Sun | Apr 12 | Coptic Easter | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | May 2 | Coptic Easter | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Sun | Apr 16 | Coptic Easter | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Sun | Apr 8 | Coptic Easter | Public 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.
