Good Friday (Orthodox)
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 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 Easter Sunday (Orthodox) a Public Holiday?
Easter Sunday (Orthodox) is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2024, 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 Easter Sunday (Orthodox)
Read more about Easter Sunday (Orthodox).Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Apr 28 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National holiday, Orthodox |
| 2020 | Sun | Apr 19 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National holiday, Orthodox |
| 2021 | Sun | May 2 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National holiday, Orthodox |
| 2022 | Sun | Apr 24 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National holiday, Orthodox |
| 2023 | Sun | Apr 16 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National holiday, Orthodox |
| 2024 | Sun | May 5 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National holiday, Orthodox |
| 2025 | Sun | Apr 20 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National holiday, Orthodox |
| 2026 | Sun | Apr 12 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National holiday, Orthodox |
| 2027 | Sun | May 2 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National holiday, Orthodox |
| 2028 | Sun | Apr 16 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National holiday, Orthodox |
| 2029 | Sun | Apr 8 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National holiday, Orthodox |
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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Easter Saturday (Orthodox)
The Saturday before Easter Sunday is also known as Holy Saturday for many Orthodox churches worldwide.
Easter Monday (Orthodox)
Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
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