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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 Orthodox Easter Day a Public Holiday?
Orthodox Easter Day 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 Orthodox Easter Day
Read more about Orthodox Easter Day.Orthodox Easter Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Apr 28 | Orthodox Easter Day | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | Apr 19 | Orthodox Easter Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | May 2 | Orthodox Easter Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Apr 24 | Orthodox Easter Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Apr 16 | Orthodox Easter Day | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | May 5 | Orthodox Easter Day | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Sun | Apr 20 | Orthodox Easter Day | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Sun | Apr 12 | Orthodox Easter Day | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | May 2 | Orthodox Easter Day | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Sun | Apr 16 | Orthodox Easter Day | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Sun | Apr 8 | Orthodox Easter Day | 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.
