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.
Easter Sunday is one of the most joyful and significant celebrations for Christians worldwide. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death, as written in the Christian Bible.
Is Catholic/Protestant Easter Sunday a Public Holiday?
While government and private businesses are open on this day, non-Jewish employees and businesses may take the day off to observe their religious holy day.
Sunrise gatherings on Easter Sunday reflect themes of renewal, hope, and community across many cultures.
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About Catholic/Protestant Easter Sunday
Read more about Catholic/Protestant Easter Sunday.Catholic/Protestant Easter Sunday Observances
Note: Israeli labor law grants non-Jewish employees the option to observe their own religious holidays rather than the national Jewish holidays. Certain employers, collective agreements, or workplace policies may also permit employees of all faiths to take up to two elective leave days per calendar year, in addition to their statutory annual vacation entitlement.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sun | Apr 12 | Catholic/Protestant Easter Sunday | Elective Holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | Apr 4 | Catholic/Protestant Easter Sunday | Elective Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | Apr 17 | Catholic/Protestant Easter Sunday | Elective Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Apr 9 | Catholic/Protestant Easter Sunday | Elective Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Mar 31 | Catholic/Protestant Easter Sunday | Elective Holiday |
| 2025 | Sun | Apr 20 | Catholic/Protestant Easter Sunday | Elective Holiday |
| 2026 | Sun | Apr 5 | Catholic/Protestant Easter Sunday | Elective Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Mar 28 | Catholic/Protestant Easter Sunday | Elective Holiday |
| 2028 | Sun | Apr 16 | Catholic/Protestant Easter Sunday | Elective Holiday |
| 2029 | Sun | Apr 1 | Catholic/Protestant Easter Sunday | Elective Holiday |
| 2030 | Sun | Apr 21 | Catholic/Protestant Easter Sunday | Elective Holiday |
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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