{"id":1196,"date":"2018-07-01T20:05:40","date_gmt":"2018-07-01T20:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidays-today.com\/holidays\/?p=1196"},"modified":"2021-01-03T08:38:27","modified_gmt":"2021-01-03T08:38:27","slug":"orthodox-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidays-today.com\/holidays\/orthodox-easter.html","title":{"rendered":"Orthodox Easter 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

When is Orthodox Easter 2026<\/h2>

Orthodox Easter 2026 <\/p>

Sunday, April 12, 2026 <\/p>
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When is Orthodox Easter 2027<\/h3>

Orthodox Easter 2027 <\/p>

Sunday, May 02, 2027 <\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why we celebrate Orthodox Easter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Orthodox Easter is a holiday that originates from the March equinox. Orthodox Easter is celebrated later for 1 week, if the full moon is on Sunday. In this case, Orthodox Easter may not coincide with Passover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do People Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many Orthodox Christians throughout the world, including North America, celebrate Orthodox Easter, annually. In Lebanon, Christians go to the church liturgy, which is held between Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. At the Orthodox Easter, families organize lunches with turkey, chicken, rice and nuts. In Bulgaria, Orthodox Easter is celebrated outside the temple, carrying candles in its hands. They also paint eggs, bake special bread, which is called Easter. In Greece Orthodox Easter is a well-known event, which is prepared in advance. On this day, fry lambs at the stake, drink wine. Orthodox Catholic churches hold a special service during the Orthodox Easter period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Celebrate Orthodox Easter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Countries in which the Orthodox Easter is considered an official state holiday: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon, the Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Russia and Ukraine. In Australia, Canada, USA, Orthodox Easter is not considered a federal holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n