Easter Sunday in Palestine
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Easter Sunday appears in Palestine's official-holiday calendar as a Christian religious holiday. Its Gregorian date varies, so the applicable annual Palestinian calendar should be used.
Easter Sunday
Holiday
Palestine
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Sunday
Day
Apr
12
April 12, 2026
Easter Sunday Date in Palestine
Date
April 12, 2026
Day
Sunday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
No
Date Confirmed
Yes
Easter Sunday Dates in Palestine
Easter Sunday 2026
- Confirmed Official Gazette 2026 Easter
Easter Sunday 2027
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation Projected Orthodox Easter; Cabinet calendar not issued
Easter Sunday 2028
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation Projected Orthodox Easter; Cabinet calendar not issued
History of Easter Sunday
Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus in Christian tradition. Palestinian official calendars distinguish annual Christian dates and may also list community-specific observances for Christian employees.
Importance of Easter Sunday
The observance is important to Palestinian Christian communities and also affects official calendar and service planning when designated as a public holiday.
How Easter Sunday Is Celebrated in Palestine
Church services and community observances vary by denomination and locality. Event details should be taken from the relevant church or organiser.
Office Impact
Use the annual Cabinet calendar to confirm the public-holiday date and any office closure; do not carry a prior year's date forward.
Bank Impact
Branch schedules should be confirmed with the financial institution for the announced holiday date.
School Impact
School operations should be checked against the Ministry or institution calendar because religious and term schedules may differ.
Travel Information
Travellers should confirm access, appointments and local services around the announced Easter date, particularly where events affect historic Christian centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Easter Sunday have a fixed Gregorian date?
No. It is a movable Christian observance.
Which date should be used?
Use the date in Palestine's official calendar for the relevant year.