Orthodox Easter
Orthodox Easter, or Pascha, is the main festival of the Eastern Orthodox churches and often falls later than Western Easter.
- UK
- USA
- International
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
Orthodox churches work out Easter using the older Julian calendar, so Pascha can fall on the same day as Western Easter or up to five weeks later. It is the most important date in the year for Greek, Russian, Romanian, Serbian and other Orthodox communities in the UK and US.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 2 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Confirmed by the organiser |
| 2028 | Sunday 16 April 2028 | UK, USA, International | Confirmed by the organiser |
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