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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 2025, it falls on a 日曜日, and some businesses may choose to follow 日曜日 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 日曜日 | 4月19日 (日) | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2021 | 日曜日 | 5月2日 (日) | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2022 | 日曜日 | 4月24日 (日) | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2023 | 日曜日 | 4月16日 (日) | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2024 | 日曜日 | 5月5日 (日) | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2025 | 日曜日 | 4月20日 (日) | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2026 | 日曜日 | 4月12日 (日) | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2027 | 日曜日 | 5月2日 (日) | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2028 | 日曜日 | 4月16日 (日) | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2029 | 日曜日 | 4月8日 (日) | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | National Holiday, Orthodox |
| 2030 | 日曜日 | 4月28日 (日) | 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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