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When is Orthodox Easter Sunday 2026?
Orthodox Easter Sunday 2026 is on Sunday, April 12, 2026. It's marked in 6 countries, including Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece and Moldova.
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world often celebrate Easter Sunday at a different time to the date set by many western churches.
See April 12 on the world mapOrthodox Easter Sunday 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | April 12Sunday |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina | April 12Sunday |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | April 12Sunday |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | April 12Sunday |
| 🇲🇩 Moldova | April 12Sunday |
| 🇲🇪 Montenegro | April 12Sunday |
Questions about Orthodox Easter Sunday
- When is Orthodox Easter Sunday in 2026?
- Orthodox Easter Sunday is on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Orthodox Easter Sunday?
- Orthodox Easter Sunday is marked in 6 countries: Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Moldova and Montenegro.
- Is Orthodox Easter Sunday a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Georgia. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Good Friday April 3
- Easter Monday April 6
- Independence Day January 1
- Easter Sunday April 5
- Holy Saturday April 4
- Daylight Saving Time ends April 5
- Emancipation Day March 22
- Children's Day January 6
- Martyrs' Day January 4
- Orthodox Easter Monday April 13
- Orthodox Good Friday April 10
- Family Day February 16