Zodiacal lights
Also known as false dawn, zodiacal lights are rare optical phenomena that occur around sunset and sunrise in early spring and late fall.
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 Easter Sunday (Orthodox) a Public Holiday?
Easter Sunday (Orthodox) is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, May 2, 2021 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Cyprus.
Roasted lamb is served on Easter Day.
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About Easter Sunday (Orthodox)
Read more about Easter Sunday (Orthodox).Easter Sunday (Orthodox) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sun | Apr 12 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2016 | Sun | May 1 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2017 | Sun | Apr 16 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2018 | Sun | Apr 8 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2019 | Sun | Apr 28 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2020 | Sun | Apr 19 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2021 | Sun | May 2 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2022 | Sun | Apr 24 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2023 | Sun | Apr 16 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2024 | Sun | May 5 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
| 2025 | Sun | Apr 20 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox) | Observance, Orthodox |
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