Coptic Easter Sunday Observances

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When Is Coptic Easter Sunday 2026?

12Tháng tư2026EgyptCN 12 Tháng tư 2026 p. Add to calendar

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This year:CN 12 Tháng tư 2026 p.
Next year:CN 02 Tháng năm 2027 p.
Last year:CN 20 Tháng tư 2025 p.
Type:Observance

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Related Holidays

  • Coptic Good Friday, 10 Tháng tư 2026 p.
  • Spring Festival, 13 Tháng tư 2026 p.

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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 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

Read more about Coptic Easter Sunday.

Coptic Easter Sunday Observances

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YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2021CN02 Tháng nămCoptic Easter SundayObservance
2022CN24 Tháng tưCoptic Easter SundayObservance
2023CN16 Tháng tưCoptic Easter SundayObservance
2024CN05 Tháng nămCoptic Easter SundayObservance
2025CN20 Tháng tưCoptic Easter SundayObservance
2026CN12 Tháng tưCoptic Easter SundayObservance
2027CN02 Tháng nămCoptic Easter SundayObservance
2028CN16 Tháng tưCoptic Easter SundayObservance
2029CN08 Tháng tưCoptic Easter SundayObservance
2030CN28 Tháng tưCoptic Easter SundayObservance
2031CN13 Tháng tưCoptic Easter SundayObservance

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Other Names and Languages

EnglishCoptic Easter Sunday, Orthodox Easter Day
Arabicعيد القيامة المجيد, يوم عيد يوم عيد الفصح الأرثوذكسي
GermanKoptische Ostern, Orthodoxer Ostersonntag
NorwegianKoptisk første påskedag

Other Holidays in Tháng tư 2026 in Egypt

  • 10 Tháng tư, Coptic Good Friday
  • 11 Tháng tư, Coptic Holy Saturday
  • 13 Tháng tư, Spring Festival
  • 25 Tháng tư, Sinai Liberation Day

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