The Moon & Saturn Meet Again
Don’t miss seeing the Moon and Saturn meet in the night sky for another close approach on December 7, 2024.
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 Fasika a Public Holiday?
Fasika is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2025, 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 Fasika
Read more about Fasika.Fasika Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Apr 28 | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | Apr 19 | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | May 2 | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Apr 24 | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Apr 16 | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | May 5 | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Sun | Apr 20 | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Sun | Apr 12 | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | May 2 | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Sun | Apr 16 | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Sun | Apr 8 | Fasika | Public 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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