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Easter Sunday (Orthodox) 2026 in Cyprus

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 Easter Sunday (Orthodox) a Public Holiday?

Easter Sunday (Orthodox) is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, April 12, 2026 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Cyprus.

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

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Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Sun Apr 19 Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Observance, Orthodox
2021 Sun May 2 Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Observance, Orthodox
2022 Sun Apr 24 Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Observance, Orthodox
2023 Sun Apr 16 Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Observance, Orthodox
2024 Sun May 5 Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Observance, Orthodox
2025 Sun Apr 20 Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Observance, Orthodox
2026 Sun Apr 12 Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Observance, Orthodox
2027 Sun May 2 Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Observance, Orthodox
2028 Sun Apr 16 Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Observance, Orthodox
2029 Sun Apr 8 Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Observance, Orthodox
2030 Sun Apr 28 Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Observance, Orthodox

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