Easter Sunday 2025
Date: April 20, 2025 (Sunday)
Country: Moldova Public Holidays
Description
Easter Sunday in Moldova is the most important Christian holiday. It marks the belief that Jesus rose from death. This event is seen as proof of life after death and of God saving people.
The date of Easter moves each year. It falls on a Sunday in spring. Moldova mainly follows the Eastern Orthodox calculation, which often places Easter later than Western churches that use the Gregorian calendar.
Because it celebrates the resurrection, Easter is a time for hope and renewal. People reflect on forgiveness, new beginnings, and the promise of life after hardship. The holiday has deep religious meaning for many Moldovans.
Easter is a focal point of the church year. It shapes religious life and the yearly cycle for communities. For believers, its message guides faith and moral values throughout the year.
Traditions
On Easter Sunday in Moldova families go to church for a long service. People greet each other with Hristos a înviat and answer Adevărat a înviat. After the service priests bless baskets of food brought from home.
Homes fill with traditional foods like pască, a sweet cheese bread, and cozonac, a sweet nut bread. Roasted lamb or pork and painted red eggs appear on the table. People tap eggs to see which one stays whole. The winner is praised and sometimes gets a small prize.
Families visit relatives and sometimes cemeteries to share blessed food. Children hunt for hidden eggs or help paint them. Villages often have joyful gatherings where people sing, eat, and celebrate together.
Travel Tips
Many shops, banks and some museums close or have reduced hours on Easter Sunday. Plan ahead for food and cash. Public transport runs but schedules can be sparse. Expect roads to be busy around church times and late afternoon as people return home.
Join public events like outdoor markets and processions safely by staying with crowds, keeping valuables secure and following police instructions. Visit parks, open cafes and scenic sites that stay open for a calm, meaningful experience. Book accommodation and tickets in advance.