Public holiday in Romania
Orthodox Easter Monday in Romania
Monday, April 13, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Orthodox Easter Monday is the day after Orthodox Easter Sunday and is a nationwide public holiday in Romania. It follows the main Easter feast and extends the holiday period for many people.
About Orthodox Easter Monday in Romania
In Romania, Orthodox Easter Monday is observed nationwide as the second day of the Orthodox Easter celebration. It comes immediately after Easter Sunday and is part of the wider Easter period in the Romanian Orthodox calendar, so it is used for family visits, meals and quieter time after the main religious feast. The day has practical importance because it extends the Easter break into a second public holiday, making it one of the key spring holiday periods in the country.
Traditions
Romanian Easter observance often includes sharing Easter food from the previous day, especially dishes prepared for the Easter table such as painted eggs and festive breads and cakes. Families commonly spend the day visiting relatives or continuing meals begun on Easter Sunday, rather than treating it as a separate feast with its own distinct rite.
How Orthodox Easter Monday is celebrated in Romania
The day is usually marked by a slower pace after the main Sunday celebrations. Many people stay with family, make short visits, or continue Easter meals and social gatherings at home.
Interesting facts
Orthodox Easter Monday is a movable holiday, so its date changes from year to year. The holiday falls on the day after Orthodox Easter Sunday, which means its timing in Romania follows the Orthodox Easter calendar rather than the Western Easter date.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 Apr 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.