Easter dates
Orthodox Easter 2026: 12 April 2026
Find out exactly when Orthodox Easter falls in 2026 and what the associated public holidays are. The calendar includes Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday, plus Pentecost.
- Easter Sunday
- 12 April
- Good Friday
- 10 April
- Easter Monday
- 13 April
- Pentecost Sunday
- 31 May
When is Orthodox Easter in 2026?
Orthodox Easter in 2026 falls on 12 April 2026 (Sunday).
Exact Date — Orthodox Easter 2026
Orthodox Easter in 2026 is celebrated on 12 April 2026. This date is calculated according to the traditions of the Orthodox Church, using the Julian calendar.
Easter Public Holidays 2026
According to the Romanian Labour Code (Art. 139), the following days are official non-working holidays during the Easter period. For the full calendar, see public holidays 2026.
Good Friday
Friday
Easter Sunday
Sunday
Easter Monday
Monday
Pentecost 2026
Pentecost (Whit Sunday) falls exactly 49-50 days after Easter. In 2026, Pentecost is on:
Pentecost Sunday
Sunday
Whit Monday
Monday
Orthodox vs. Catholic Easter in 2026
In 2026, Catholic Easter falls on 5 April 2026. The difference from Orthodox Easter is 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
See public holidays for any year
Romania has 16 public holidays in 2026.