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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 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 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 Fasika
Read more about Fasika.Fasika Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 日曜日 | 4月19日 (日) | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | 日曜日 | 5月2日 (日) | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | 日曜日 | 4月24日 (日) | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | 日曜日 | 4月16日 (日) | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | 日曜日 | 5月5日 (日) | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | 日曜日 | 4月20日 (日) | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | 日曜日 | 4月12日 (日) | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | 日曜日 | 5月2日 (日) | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | 日曜日 | 4月16日 (日) | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | 日曜日 | 4月8日 (日) | Fasika | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | 日曜日 | 4月28日 (日) | 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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