Skywatching Tips for December 2025
What’s up in the day and night sky in December 2025, including the Geminid meteor shower and the December solstice.
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
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sun | Apr 19 | Coptic Easter Sunday | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | May 2 | Coptic Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2022 | Sun | Apr 24 | Coptic Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2023 | Sun | Apr 16 | Coptic Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2024 | Sun | May 5 | Coptic Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2025 | Sun | Apr 20 | Coptic Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2026 | Sun | Apr 12 | Coptic Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2027 | Sun | May 2 | Coptic Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2028 | Sun | Apr 16 | Coptic Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2029 | Sun | Apr 8 | Coptic Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 2030 | Sun | Apr 28 | Coptic Easter Sunday | Observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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