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When Is Orthodox Easter Sunday 2026?

12Tháng tư2026GreeceCN 12 Tháng tư 2026 p. Add to calendar

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This year:CN 20 Tháng tư 2025 p.
Next year:CN 12 Tháng tư 2026 p.
Last year:CN 05 Tháng năm 2024 p.
Type:Observance

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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 Orthodox Easter Sunday a Public Holiday?

Orthodox Easter Sunday is not a public holiday. It falls on chúa nhật 12 Tháng tư 2026 p. and most businesses follow regular chúa nhật opening hours in Greece.

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

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About Orthodox Easter Sunday

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Orthodox Easter Sunday Observances

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YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020CN19 Tháng tưOrthodox Easter SundayObservance
2021CN02 Tháng nămOrthodox Easter SundayObservance
2022CN24 Tháng tưOrthodox Easter SundayObservance
2023CN16 Tháng tưOrthodox Easter SundayObservance
2024CN05 Tháng nămOrthodox Easter SundayObservance
2025CN20 Tháng tưOrthodox Easter SundayObservance
2026CN12 Tháng tưOrthodox Easter SundayObservance
2027CN02 Tháng nămOrthodox Easter SundayObservance
2028CN16 Tháng tưOrthodox Easter SundayObservance
2029CN08 Tháng tưOrthodox Easter SundayObservance
2030CN28 Tháng tưOrthodox Easter SundayObservance

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Other Names and Languages

EnglishOrthodox Easter Sunday, Orthodox Easter Day
GermanOrthodoxer Ostersonntag, Orthodoxer Ostersonntag
GreekΚυριακή του Πάσχα
NorwegianOrtodoks påskedag

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  • 13 Tháng tư, Orthodox Easter Monday

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