Easter Monday 2025
Date: April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Country: Macedonia Public Holidays
Description
Easter Monday in Macedonia is a public holiday that continues the celebration of Easter. It follows Easter Sunday and is part of the most important religious period for Orthodox Christians in the country.
The date changes every year. It falls on the Monday right after Orthodox Easter Sunday. Orthodox Easter is calculated using the Julian calendar and the Paschal full moon, so the holiday moves each year between March and May.
This day is significant because it extends the celebration of Jesus rising from the dead. It is a time for reflection, rest, and spending quiet moments with family. For many people in Macedonia it reinforces faith and national cultural identity.
As a public holiday it gives people an extra day off work and school. This allows families and communities to mark the importance of Easter together and recognize a key moment in the Christian calendar.
Traditions
On Easter Monday in Macedonia families keep celebrating. People visit relatives and close friends. They bring platters of eggs and bread. Hosts offer red dyed eggs and pieces of pogača bread. Guests greet each other warmly after the holiday services.
Meals are big and festive. Tables hold roasted lamb, savory pies, cheeses, and sweets. Children play egg tapping games where they try to crack an opponent s egg without breaking their own. Families laugh and compare whose egg stayed whole.
Some people visit graves to leave food and flowers. Neighbors drop by for coffee and small plates. The day is full of visiting, sharing food, and enjoying time together.
Travel Tips
Many shops, banks, and some museums close or have short hours on Easter Monday. Public transport runs less often and central roads and squares get busy. Check opening times, carry some cash and ID, and leave extra travel time.
Look for public events in parks and city centers and join respectfully. Keep valuables safe in crowds and use registered taxis or ride apps. Book trains, buses, or tours ahead. Wear comfortable shoes and follow local police or event staff instructions for a safe visit.