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 around the world observe Easter Monday, which is the day after the Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Is Easter Monday (Orthodox) a Public Holiday?
Easter Monday (Orthodox) is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Paining eggs is a tradition during the Easter period.
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About Easter Monday (Orthodox)
Read more about Easter Monday (Orthodox).Easter Monday (Orthodox) Observances
Note: Holidays that fall in a weekend are moved to the nearest Monday.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Mon | Apr 20 | Easter Monday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | May 3 | Easter Monday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Apr 25 | Easter Monday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | Apr 17 | Easter Monday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | May 6 | Easter Monday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Apr 21 | Easter Monday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2026 | Mon | Apr 13 | Easter Monday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | May 3 | Easter Monday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2028 | Mon | Apr 17 | Easter Monday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2029 | Mon | Apr 9 | Easter Monday (Orthodox) | Official Holiday |
| 2030 | Mon | Apr 29 | Easter Monday (Orthodox) | Official 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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