Orthodox Easter in United States
Quick Facts
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world will celebrate Easter Sunday on April 27, 2008.Name
Orthodox EasterOrthodox Easter 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008Orthodox Easter 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009See list of observations below
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world will celebrate Easter Sunday on April 27, 2008.
Many Orthodox churches base their Easter date on the Julian calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar that is used by many western countries. Therefore the Orthodox Easter period occurs later than the Easter period that falls around the time of the vernal equinox.
Roasted lamb is served on Easter Day. ©iStockphoto.com/Tatyana Nyshko
About Orthodox Easter
Read more about Orthodox Easter.Orthodox Easter Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type | Where it is observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Apr 6 | 1980 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 26 | 1981 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 18 | 1982 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | May 8 | 1983 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 22 | 1984 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 14 | 1985 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | May 4 | 1986 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 19 | 1987 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 10 | 1988 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 30 | 1989 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 15 | 1990 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 7 | 1991 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 26 | 1992 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 18 | 1993 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | May 1 | 1994 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 23 | 1995 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 14 | 1996 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 27 | 1997 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 19 | 1998 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 11 | 1999 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 30 | 2000 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 15 | 2001 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | May 5 | 2002 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 27 | 2003 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 11 | 2004 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | May 1 | 2005 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 23 | 2006 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 8 | 2007 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 27 | 2008 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 19 | 2009 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 4 | 2010 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 24 | 2011 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 15 | 2012 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | May 5 | 2013 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 20 | 2014 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox | |
| Sun | Apr 12 | 2015 | Orthodox Easter | Orthodox |
Other holidays in April 2008 in United States
- Pascua Florida Day (Wednesday, April 2, 2008)
- United Nations' Mine Awareness Day (Friday, April 4, 2008)
- United Nations' World Health Day (Monday, April 7, 2008)
- Father Damien Day (Tuesday, April 15, 2008)
- Tax Day (Tuesday, April 15, 2008)
- Emancipation Day (Wednesday, April 16, 2008)
- First day of Passover (Sunday, April 20, 2008)
- Patriot's Day (Monday, April 21, 2008)
- San Jacinto Day (Monday, April 21, 2008)
- Oklahoma Day (Tuesday, April 22, 2008)
- Earth Day (Tuesday, April 22, 2008)
- World Book and Copyright Day (Wednesday, April 23, 2008)
- Administrative Professionals Day (Wednesday, April 23, 2008)
- Arbor Day (Friday, April 25, 2008)
- Last day of Passover (Sunday, April 27, 2008)
- Confederate Memorial Day (Monday, April 28, 2008)
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