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Orthodox Easter Day 2025 in Russia

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 Day a Public Holiday?

Orthodox Easter Day 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 Russia.

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

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About Orthodox Easter Day

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Orthodox Easter Day Observances

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

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