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Orthodox Easter 2026 in Russia

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 a Public Holiday?

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

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

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About Orthodox Easter

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Orthodox Easter Observances

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

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