Easter Sunday in Greece
Quick Facts
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Κυριακή του Πάσχα | Greek |
| Easter Sunday | English |
Easter Sunday 2013
Sunday, May 5, 2013Easter Sunday 2014
Sunday, April 20, 2014List of dates for other years
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.
Roasted lamb is served on Easter Day.
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About Easter Sunday
Read more about Easter Sunday.Easter Sunday Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Apr 6 | 1980 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 26 | 1981 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 18 | 1982 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 8 | 1983 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 22 | 1984 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 14 | 1985 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 4 | 1986 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 19 | 1987 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 10 | 1988 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 30 | 1989 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 15 | 1990 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 7 | 1991 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 26 | 1992 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 18 | 1993 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 1 | 1994 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 23 | 1995 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 14 | 1996 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 27 | 1997 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 19 | 1998 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 11 | 1999 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 30 | 2000 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 15 | 2001 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 5 | 2002 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 27 | 2003 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 11 | 2004 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 1 | 2005 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 23 | 2006 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 8 | 2007 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 27 | 2008 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 19 | 2009 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 4 | 2010 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 24 | 2011 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 15 | 2012 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | May 5 | 2013 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 20 | 2014 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
| Sun | Apr 12 | 2015 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday |
Other holidays in May 2013 in Greece
- Labor Day / May Day ―Wednesday, May 1, 2013
- Good Friday ―Friday, May 3, 2013
- Easter Monday ―Monday, May 6, 2013
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