Public holiday in Moldova
Orthodox Easter Day in Moldova
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Orthodox Easter Day is a nationwide public holiday in Moldova, observed by the country’s Orthodox Christian majority. It is one of the central dates of the Easter period and is followed immediately by Orthodox Easter Monday.
About Orthodox Easter Day in Moldova
In Moldova, Orthodox Easter Day is the main day of the Easter observance in the Orthodox calendar and a nationwide public holiday. Its practical significance comes from its place in the spring religious season, when many families organize church attendance and holiday meals around the Easter weekend. The day also sits beside Orthodox Easter Monday, which extends the holiday period into the following day.
History
Moldova’s observance follows the Orthodox Christian liturgical calendar used by the country’s main Orthodox communities. After independence, Orthodox Easter Day remained part of the public-holiday calendar as a nationwide holiday.
Traditions
Common Moldovan Easter customs include taking part in church services, sharing painted eggs, and eating festive foods prepared for the holiday table. In many households, Easter bread such as cozonac is associated with the celebration.
How Orthodox Easter Day is celebrated in Moldova
Today the day is usually marked by family gatherings, holiday meals and church attendance for those who observe the feast. Because it is a public holiday nationwide, many people use the day for visiting relatives and continuing celebrations started on Easter Eve and Easter Sunday.
Interesting facts
Orthodox Easter Day in Moldova is always paired in the calendar with Orthodox Easter Monday, creating a two-day national holiday period. The holiday date changes from year to year because it follows the Orthodox Easter calculation rather than the fixed Gregorian calendar.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 Apr 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.