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Orthodox Easter Sunday 2025 in Greece

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 Orthodox Easter Sunday a Public Holiday?

Orthodox Easter Sunday is not a public holiday. It falls on 2025年4月20日日曜日 and most businesses follow regular 日曜日 opening hours in Greece.

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

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Orthodox Easter Sunday Observances

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

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