Easter Sunday
Day off for the Christian community in Iraq · أحد الفصح
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 April | Sunday | Christian |
| 2027 | 28 March | Sunday | Christian |
Where it applies
For the Christian community.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Iraq it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Baghdad around 28 March: high 25°C (78°F), low 11°C (53°F), rain on 24% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Baghdad. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 28 March in Baghdad: (MET Norway)
About Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is the central feast of the Christian year. Its date is calculated from the first full moon after the spring equinox. Western churches use the Gregorian calendar and most Orthodox churches the Julian calendar for this calculation, so they often celebrate Easter on different Sundays, although the dates sometimes coincide.
Traditions
Christians attend church services, and families come together for a festive meal. Decorated eggs are a common symbol of the day, and many countries have their own special breads, cakes and egg games associated with Easter.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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