Orthodox Holy Saturday in Bulgaria
Quick Facts
The Saturday before Easter Sunday is also known as Holy Saturday for many Orthodox churches worldwide.Name
Orthodox Holy SaturdayOrthodox Holy Saturday 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013Orthodox Holy Saturday 2014
Saturday, April 19, 2014List of dates for other years
Holy Saturday is the day between Jesus Christ's crucifixion (Good Friday) and his resurrection (Easter Sunday), according to Christian belief. Many Orthodox Christians commemorate the burial of Christ on this day.
Many Orthodox churches contemplate the mystery of Jesus Christ’s descent into Hades. He was placed in a tomb after he died.
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About Orthodox Holy Saturday
Read more about Orthodox Holy Saturday.Orthodox Holy Saturday Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | Apr 14 | 1990 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 6 | 1991 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 25 | 1992 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 17 | 1993 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 30 | 1994 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 22 | 1995 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 13 | 1996 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 26 | 1997 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 18 | 1998 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 10 | 1999 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 29 | 2000 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 14 | 2001 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | May 4 | 2002 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 26 | 2003 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 10 | 2004 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 30 | 2005 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 22 | 2006 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 7 | 2007 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 26 | 2008 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 18 | 2009 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 3 | 2010 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 23 | 2011 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 14 | 2012 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | May 4 | 2013 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 19 | 2014 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 11 | 2015 | Orthodox Holy Saturday | National holiday |
Related holidays
- Orthodox Good Friday ―Friday, May 3, 2013
- Orthodox Easter Day ―Sunday, May 5, 2013
- Orthodox Easter Monday ―Monday, May 6, 2013
Other holidays in May 2013 in Bulgaria
- Labor Day ―Wednesday, May 1, 2013
- Orthodox Good Friday ―Friday, May 3, 2013
- Orthodox Easter Day ―Sunday, May 5, 2013
- St. George's Day ―Monday, May 6, 2013
- Orthodox Easter Monday ―Monday, May 6, 2013
- Culture and Literacy Day ―Friday, May 24, 2013
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