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Coptic Easter Sunday 2025 in Egypt

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 Coptic Easter Sunday a Public Holiday?

Coptic Easter Sunday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

It is common to crack or smash painted eggs on Orthodox Easter Day.

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About Coptic Easter Sunday

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Coptic Easter Sunday Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020日曜日4月19日 (日)Coptic Easter SundayNational Holiday
2021日曜日5月2日 (日)Coptic Easter SundayObservance
2022日曜日4月24日 (日)Coptic Easter SundayObservance
2023日曜日4月16日 (日)Coptic Easter SundayObservance
2024日曜日5月5日 (日)Coptic Easter SundayObservance
2025日曜日4月20日 (日)Coptic Easter SundayObservance
2026日曜日4月12日 (日)Coptic Easter SundayObservance
2027日曜日5月2日 (日)Coptic Easter SundayObservance
2028日曜日4月16日 (日)Coptic Easter SundayObservance
2029日曜日4月8日 (日)Coptic Easter SundayObservance
2030日曜日4月28日 (日)Coptic Easter SundayObservance

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