Zodiacal lights
Also known as false dawn, zodiacal lights are rare optical phenomena that occur around sunset and sunrise in early spring and late fall.
Many Orthodox churches around the world observe Easter Monday, which is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Is Orthodox Easter Monday a Public Holiday?
Orthodox Easter Monday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Painted eggs are an important tradition during the Easter period.
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About Orthodox Easter Monday
Read more about Orthodox Easter Monday.Orthodox Easter Monday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mon | Apr 13 | Orthodox Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 2016 | Mon | May 2 | Orthodox Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 2017 | Mon | Apr 17 | Orthodox Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 2018 | Mon | Apr 9 | Orthodox Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 2019 | Mon | Apr 29 | Orthodox Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 2020 | Mon | Apr 20 | Orthodox Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | May 3 | Orthodox Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Apr 25 | Orthodox Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | Apr 17 | Orthodox Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | May 6 | Orthodox Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Apr 21 | Orthodox Easter Monday | National holiday |
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