Good Friday
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mon | Apr 29 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 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 |
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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