Dormition of the Holy Virgin
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
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.
Paining eggs is a 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026 | Mon | Apr 13 | Orthodox Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | May 3 | Orthodox Easter Monday | National 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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