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 Orthodox Easter Sunday a Public Holiday?
Orthodox Easter Sunday is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, April 20, 2025 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Greece.
It is common to crack or smash painted eggs on Orthodox Easter Day.
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About Orthodox Easter Sunday
Read more about Orthodox Easter Sunday.Orthodox Easter Sunday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Apr 28 | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2020 | Sun | Apr 19 | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2021 | Sun | May 2 | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2022 | Sun | Apr 24 | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2023 | Sun | Apr 16 | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2024 | Sun | May 5 | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2025 | Sun | Apr 20 | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2026 | Sun | Apr 12 | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2027 | Sun | May 2 | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2028 | Sun | Apr 16 | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2029 | Sun | Apr 8 | Orthodox Easter Sunday | Observance |
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.
