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Western Easter Saturday 2026 in Serbia

Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death, according to the Christian bible. It is the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter Sunday. It is also known as Easter Eve, Easter Even, Black Saturday, or the Saturday before Easter.

Is Western Easter Saturday a Public Holiday?

Western Easter Saturday is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in Serbia allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.

Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus (sculpture of him pictured above) lay in his tomb after he died. He was resurrected on Easter Sunday, the day after Holy Saturday, according to Christian belief.

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Western Easter Saturday Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2021 Sat Apr 3 Western Easter Saturday Christian, Optional Holiday
2022 Sat Apr 16 Western Easter Saturday Christian, Optional Holiday
2023 Sat Apr 8 Western Easter Saturday Christian, Optional Holiday
2024 Sat Mar 30 Western Easter Saturday Christian, Optional Holiday
2025 Sat Apr 19 Western Easter Saturday Christian, Optional Holiday
2026 Sat Apr 4 Western Easter Saturday Christian, Optional Holiday
2027 Sat Mar 27 Western Easter Saturday Christian, Optional Holiday
2028 Sat Apr 15 Western Easter Saturday Christian, Optional Holiday
2029 Sat Mar 31 Western Easter Saturday Christian, Optional Holiday
2030 Sat Apr 20 Western Easter Saturday Christian, Optional Holiday
2031 Sat Apr 12 Western Easter Saturday Christian, Optional Holiday

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